En este estudio se analizaron las tendencias observadas en una serie de índices climáticos relacionados con la ocurrencia de eventos cálidos invernales en la cuenca del río Ebro, noreste de la Península Ibérica, durante el período 1950-2006.

Drought events in the Mediterranean are likely to increase in frequency, duration and intensity due to climate change, thereby affecting crop production. Information about drought is valuable for river basin authorities and the farmers affected by their decisions.