Drought as a risk amplifier: The intensifying regime of compound dry-hot events in China

Key Points

• Drought increases the risk of experiencing compound dry-hot events, impacting agriculture and ecosystems.
• The analysis indicates a significant rise in frequency over the past decades, marking 32% increase since the early 2000s.
• Assessment of climate data shows a clear trend correlating drought conditions with the occurrence of extreme weather events.
• The findings suggest an urgent need for adapted climate policies, highlighting the complexity of climate change impacts.