Drought Trends in Syria from 1900 to 2015

This study aimed to analyze the trend of temperature rainfall and drought, during the period (1900-2015) in Syria. Statistical analyses showed a decrease of rainfall, and an increase in temperature, interestingly, the study emphasize a gradual increase of standardized precipitation (SPI) index, which is a good indicator of drought development in the study area over time. Also, the study highlighted that the five years before Syrian conflict (2005-2009) witness a dramatic change in temperature, rainfall pattern and drought cycle, which has been the most disastrous year for the agricultural sector.

Keywords:

SPI Index , climate change , Syria