A flash drought is a rapid-onset dry spell, intensifying within weeks due to extreme heat and low soil moisture, unlike slow-developing seasonal droughts. This phenomenon is used to identify imminent agricultural and water-supply risks, enabling early warning systems. Farmers, water resource managers, and emergency planners benefit most, gaining crucial lead time to mitigate crop losses and protect critical reserves.
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