Agricultural drought monitoring using Google Earth Engine: a study of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal

Book: Modern Cartography Series Year: 2024 Google Earth Engine

This study analyzes agricultural drought in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, using Google Earth Engine with satellite and climate datasets from 2002–2022. It assesses precipitation variability, drought indices, vegetation responses, and climate trends, highlighting extreme droughts, shifting water availability, and resilience improvements through NDVI and land surface cooling.