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Arid Land Geography ›› 2024, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (8): 1338-1347.doi: 10.12118/j.issn.1000-6060.2024.004

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Temporal and spatial characteristics of drought in the Ta’e Basin from 1992 to 2022 based on the SPEI index

LIU Yu1(), MEI Hua2, FAN Wenbo1(), REN Congzhe1, WANG Shiwei1, LI Shunshun1   

  1. 1. College of Water and Architectural Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, Xinijiang, China
    2. Hydrology and Water Resources Management Center of the Ninth Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Tacheng 834600, Xinijiang, China
  • Received:2024-01-03 Revised:2024-02-16 Online:2024-08-25 Published:2024-09-02
  • Contact: FAN Wenbo E-mail:20222110007@stu.shzu.edu.cn;20222010035@stu.shzu.edu.cn

Abstract:

The standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) is a crucial indicator reflecting drought conditions. Based on the daily meteorological data of the Ta’e Basin, north Xinjiang, China over the past 31 years, the SPEI at different time scales was calculated. The spatial and temporal evolution characteristics of regional drought in the Ta’e Basin and the relationships between temperature, precipitation, and the SPEI were studied using the Mann-Kendall test, correlation analysis, and other methods. The results indicate that: (1) The annual and seasonal SPEI in the Ta’e Basin has been decreasing over the past 31 years, indicating a trend toward increasing drought. (2) The annual drought experienced a significant shift in 1994, while seasonal droughts exhibited significant shifts in 1995 (spring), 1992 (summer), 2009 (autumn), and 2008 (winter). (3) The spatial distribution of drought in the Ta’e Basin varies significantly, with more severe drought conditions in the north compared to the south. There is a slight increasing tendency of moist weather in Tuoli County and Tiechanggou Town. (4) Compared to temperature, precipitation has a greater impact on the SPEI, particularly spring precipitation. These findings enhance the understanding of regional drought evolution in the Ta’e Basin and provide a basis for early warning and prevention of drought in this area.

Key words: standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index, temporal and spatial characteristics, drought, Ta’e Basin