Drought is a major risk component in cropping systems globally, with substantial economic loss , livelihood impacts  and ultimately health risks such as malnutrition . Vulnerability to drought can be estimated with a range of indicators . Meza  showed that drought risks could be exacerbated or moderated by regional differences in vulnerability . For instance, high-level risks observed in southern Africa, western Asia
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