Agriculture

Compound and cascading droughts and heatwaves decrease maize yields by nearly half in Sinaloa, Mexico

S. J. Sutanto, S. B. Z. Mora, et al.

Discover how extreme weather events can drastically affect maize yields in Sinaloa, Mexico! This study by Samuel J Sutanto and colleagues reveals that while droughts can reduce yields by 25%, compound and cascading events can lead to losses of up to 44%. A compelling call for adaptive agricultural strategies in vulnerable regions!

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of single, compound, and cascading drought and heatwave events on maize yields in Sinaloa, Mexico (1990-2022) using the WOFOST crop model. Extreme droughts reduced yields by 25%, while heatwaves alone had minimal impact. However, compound and cascading events amplified yield losses up to 44%, highlighting the need for adaptive agricultural strategies in vulnerable regions.

Publisher

npj Natural Hazards

Published On

Oct 10, 2024

Authors

Samuel J Sutanto, Susana B Zarzoza Mora, Iwan Supit, Mengru Wang

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