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The separation of arid land storage and rainfall highlights human shocks

The attribution of surface water storage changes to precipitation, basin hydrology, and human water management. Credit: Zhao Gang Featuring aridity index (AI) of less than 0.65, the arid land covers around 45% of the Earth’s land and supports over 3 billion people. Severe water shortages in these regions pose serious risks to human well-being and ecosystems. However, understanding of long-term…