In the two decades, since the advent of the term “flash drought,” considerable research has
been directed toward the topic. Within the scientific community, we have actively forged a …

This paper reviews the Flash Drought concept, the uncertainties associated with FD
prediction, and the potential of Machine Learning (ML) and Deep learning (DL) for future …

Flash droughts have occurred frequently worldwide, with a rapid onset that challenges
drought monitoring and forecasting capabilities. However, there is no consensus on whether …

The emergence of flash drought has attracted widespread attention due to its rapid onset.
However, little is known about the recent evolution of flash droughts in terms of the speed of …

Flash drought, characterized by unusually rapid drying, can have substantial impact on
many socioeconomic sectors, particularly agriculture. However, potential changes to flash …

Compound dry and hot conditions frequently cause large impacts on ecosystems and
societies worldwide. A suite of indices is available for the assessment of droughts and …

Flash drought often leads to devastating effects in multiple sectors and presents a unique
challenge for drought early warning due to its sudden onset and rapid intensification …

Flash droughts pose large threats to crop yields and ecosystem services due to their sudden
onset and rapid intensification, arousing wide public concern in a warming climate. Their …

Droughts are one of the most devastating natural disasters. Droughts can co-exist in different
forms (eg meteorological, hydrological, and agricultural) as concurrent droughts. Such …

Flash droughts are characterized by a period of rapid intensification over sub-seasonal time
scales that culminates in the rapid emergence of new or worsening drought impacts. This …