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<p>Agricultural localities in Durango, Mexico, face significant drought risks, particularly in areas dependent on rainfed agriculture. Despite the critical importance of drought in this region, there is a substantial gap in historical documentation regarding drought events, their diverse impacts, and farmers' perceptions of drought risk. Existing records primarily emphasize economic effects, are often lacking in detail, and are supported by outdated or insufficient data collection systems. This study aims to bridge this gap by compiling a comprehensive historical record of drought events from 1451 to 2023, utilizing a thorough review of literature, media reports, institutional data, and relevant documents. Additionally, assessments and semi-structured interviews with farmers were conducted to capture their experiential knowledge and perceptions of drought impacts. The study underscores the need to account for less visible drought impacts and the interconnectedness of various effects. It demonstrates the value of integrating climatological data with farmers' insights to develop a more comprehensive historical drought record. The findings provide a foundation for more effective drought mitigation strategies and suggest that the framework developed in this study could be adapted to other local contexts for enhanced drought management.</p>

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Historical droughts in Durango, Mexico: understanding the complex impacts on agriculture and society

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    2026年3月5日

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  • Jessica Molina Maturano,
  • José Carlos Douriet Cárdenas,
  • María del Socorro Morales de Casas,
  • Eduardo Sánchez Ortiz

摘要

Agricultural localities in Durango, Mexico, face significant drought risks, particularly in areas dependent on rainfed agriculture. Despite the critical importance of drought in this region, there is a substantial gap in historical documentation regarding drought events, their diverse impacts, and farmers' perceptions of drought risk. Existing records primarily emphasize economic effects, are often lacking in detail, and are supported by outdated or insufficient data collection systems. This study aims to bridge this gap by compiling a comprehensive historical record of drought events from 1451 to 2023, utilizing a thorough review of literature, media reports, institutional data, and relevant documents. Additionally, assessments and semi-structured interviews with farmers were conducted to capture their experiential knowledge and perceptions of drought impacts. The study underscores the need to account for less visible drought impacts and the interconnectedness of various effects. It demonstrates the value of integrating climatological data with farmers' insights to develop a more comprehensive historical drought record. The findings provide a foundation for more effective drought mitigation strategies and suggest that the framework developed in this study could be adapted to other local contexts for enhanced drought management.