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1 INTRODUCTION Growing climate warming associated with anthropogenic activities has increased future drought risks (AghaKouchak et al., 2021). Drought stands as a complex and devastating climate phenomenon, with direct impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and energy. Moreover, drought creates public health issues, including water contamination, poor hygiene, and sanitation (Liu, Smith, et al., 2020; Mukhtar, Ali, et al., 2024).

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