Stepwise clustering ensemble downscaling for future drought prediction under climate change: A case study of the Yangtze River Basin

Drought is a highly destructive natural disaster that can even lead to other complex and volatile extreme weather events in the Yangtze River Basin (YRB). Researching potential changes in future drought occurrences is crucial for developing effective climate change adaptation strategies under a warming climate. In this study, a stepwise clustered ensemble drought downscaling (SCEDD) model has been proposed, and two internationally recognized …