Australia Faces Threat of Decades-Long Megadroughts

New research highlights the risk of severe droughts lasting over 20 years, exacerbated by climate change.

Australian National University and ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes predict megadroughts exceeding 20 years.
The Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest agricultural region, could be severely affected.
Historical data shows droughts in the 20th century were longer than those in pre-industrial times.
Climate change is likely increasing the frequency and severity of these prolonged droughts.
Mitigation strategies include reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving water management.