Spatial and temporal analysis to the major categories of drought in Iraq using GIS and remote sensing technology

Abstract EN

Drought impacts are exacerbated in many areas due to increased urban expansion, water demand, population growth, and there are no environmental protection efforts.

drought threatens Iraq's ecology, affecting both the vegetative cover and the economic system.

according to the World Bank, climate change has made Iraq one of the world's most drought-stricken countries.

the weather in Iraq is extremist, with little rain and high temperatures, which is the most common explanation for the risk of drought.

most prior research in drought studies in iraq relied on ground station data and hence were unable to discriminate between geographical and temporal changes in the study region.

overall, GIS and remote sensing technology can play a crucial role in drought monitoring and management, providing a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners working in this field.

this study created a spatiotemporal analysis of Iraq using satellite photos and ground stations.

this study investigates the environmental and human variables that contribute to drought in the study region.

in this study, four major categories of drought are assessed in iraq: meteorological drought, hydrological drought, agricultural or ecological drought, and socioeconomic drought.

because of drought the agriculture and vegetation that rely on rainfall in iraq, have been harmed by 56 to 46 percent.

the incidence of damage on irrigation agriculture ranges from 46 to 31 percent.