Articles | Volume 25, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-1993-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-1993-2025
Research article
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18 Jun 2025
Research article |  | 18 Jun 2025

From insufficient rainfall to livelihoods: understanding the cascade of drought impacts and policy implications

Louise Cavalcante, David W. Walker, Sarra Kchouk, Germano Ribeiro Neto, Taís Maria Nunes Carvalho, Mariana Madruga de Brito, Wieke Pot, Art Dewulf, and Pieter R. van Oel

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Interactive discussion

Status: closed

Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2024-650', Anastasiya Shyrokaya, 29 Apr 2024
    • AC1: 'Reply on RC1', Louise Cavalcante, 05 Sep 2024
  • CC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2024-650, Kelly Smith', Kelly Helm Smith, 21 Jun 2024
  • RC2: 'Comment on egusphere-2024-650 from Kelly Helm Smith', Kelly Helm Smith, 21 Jun 2024
    • AC2: 'Reply on RC2', Louise Cavalcante, 05 Sep 2024

Peer review completion

AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision | EF: Editorial file upload
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (19 Sep 2024) by Floris van Ogtrop
AR by Louise Cavalcante on behalf of the Authors (03 Oct 2024)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (15 Jan 2025) by Floris van Ogtrop
ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (17 Jan 2025) by Kai Schröter (Executive editor)
AR by Louise Cavalcante on behalf of the Authors (30 Jan 2025)  Author's response   Manuscript 
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Short summary

Drought affects not only water availability but also agriculture, the economy, and communities. This study explores how public policies help reduce these impacts in Ceará, Northeast Brazil. Using qualitative drought monitoring data, interviews, and policy analysis, we found that policies supporting local economies help lessen drought effects. However, most reported impacts are still related to water shortages, showing the need for broader strategies beyond water supply investment.

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