“…Water is an essential resource used as a raw material for many human activities, such as human consumption, irrigation, manufacturing, power generation, and transportation (Vera et al, 2017). Since the second half of the 20th century, urbanization processes, agricultural expansion, and industrialization have increased the demand for water resources (Silva et al, 2022). However, it is a scarce resource all over the world, especially in the regions most affected by intense and prolonged periods of drought.…”