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The article analyzes the relationship between annual precipitation and droughts, highlighting the importance of estimating the impact of decreased precipitation on drought frequency. A statistical model for annual precipitation is presented, and two models for modeling the variation of precipitation distribution over time are discussed. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is used to define drought, and the trend in drought probability is estimated. An inversely proportional relationship is found between drought trends and the coefficient of variation of the series, meaning that in drier climates, drought trends will be more pronounced than in wetter climates. This relationship is important for evaluating precipitation trends in terms of drought occurrence. [Extracted from the article]

The document presents the activities of the Spanish Meteorological Association (AME) for October 2022. It highlights the call for elections to renew the board of directors of AME in 2023. Additionally, it mentions the progress of the current board's management report, which has focused on the management of ordinary activities, support for specialized committees, and innovation to strengthen the association. Efforts to improve the website and increase the number of visits are also mentioned, as well as external relations with other national and international organizations. Finally, outreach activities through Teams, such as talks, galas, and book presentations, are mentioned. During the July to September 2022 quarter, AME carried out various scientific outreach activities, such as conferences on maritime signals, meteorological experiences in aviation, Spanish natural disaster insurance, and the analysis of Köppen climates in Spain. The growth in social media followers was also highlighted, and a call was made for more people to participate in the creation of their own content. Ordinary meetings discussed topics such as contributions to the EMS Strategic Plan and the implementation of remote voting in the association. Issues related to website maintenance and the archiving of the association's historical documentation were also addressed. [Extracted from the article]

the article reports that a dana centered in Lisbon developed in its part front several convective systems. Topics include considered that the perceptible water content was very high in all the areas surrounding the Peninsula so there were strong convergences of the flow of humidity and although the meteorological situation that gave rise to floods began the day before and persisted the following two days at which time significant floods take place in the city of Toledo and south of the city.

The article considered that on September 23, 2021 between 8 and 10 UTC, torrential rains occurred that led to catastrophic floods on the west coast of Huelva, mainly affecting the towns of Ayamonte, Isla Cristina, Lepe and Cartaya. Topics include considered that several properties were affected and several vehicles were rendered useless.

The article reports that on September 8, 2021 a violent forest fire was declared that affected the municipalities of Estepona, Benahavís, Jubrique, Genalguacil, Faraján, Pujerra, Alpandeire and Júzcar, in the west of the province of Malaga which led to the evacuation of several people, and the death of an Infoca firefighter as it devastated several hectares, affecting areas of high ecological interest in the Genal river valley and the Reales de Sierra Bermeja.

The article reports that Summer floods in central Europe are a recurring phenomenon, but this year the intensity has exceeded known levels and also shot up with unusual speed and spatial concentration. Topics include considered that small basins from which such a rapid expansion of the flow was not expected in a matter of minutes, the scene of a catastrophe with the loss of many human lives and material damage estimated in billions of euros.

The article discusses the effect of climate change on emigration, including the increase in emigration in the most disadvantaged areas of the Earth. It notes that climate change is more important for migrations than economic factors and politicians in the countries of origin. It adds that the highest temperatures and the increasing number of natural disasters related to the climate in the countries of origin.