Hydrological Droughts in the Netherlands: from Simulations to Projections using Data-Driven Methods

Droughts in Europe have become more frequent and recent examples such as the droughts in 2003, 2015, 2018, and 2022, highlight their impact. The past few extreme drought events showed that even countries that are usually less affected by droughts, due to their large natural water availability, experience increasing challenges related to them. One prime example includes the Netherlands, which is usually known for its abundance of water and advanced water management system. While this system was originally designed to prevent floods and reduce flood impacts, the past extreme drought events showe... Mehr ...