Research offers more precise forecasting of required precipitation for a recent drought recovery

Drought index, online search activity volume related to drought, and the percentage of drought-affected areas in South Jeolla Province. Credit: POSTECH

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the average national rainfall for March in 2023 measured a mere 28.7 mm, which is only half of the usual amount.

Although the arrival of the summer rainy season alleviated the drought, the…