Benedicta U. Dike

Multiscale Meteorological Drought Dynamics Using Penman-Monteith SPEI in a Humid Tropical Environment, Owerri, Nigeria

Iheukwumere P. Onyemachi, Benedicta U. Dike, Herbert U. Nwoke, Ify L. Nwaogazie & Chiedozie F. Ikebude · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

This study investigated multiscale (1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month) meteorological drought dynamics in Owerri, southeastern Nigeria, using the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) derived from FAO-56 Penman-Monteith reference evapotranspiration (PET). Monthly hydr...