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Document

Handbook of Drought Indicators and Indices

Document Author

World Meteorological Organization; Global Water Partnership; National Drought Mitigation Center; Integrated Drought Management Program

Document File

Handbook of Drought Indicators and Indices (1.31 MB)

Document Date

July 1, 2016

Document Type

Reports

Document Description

The purpose of this handbook is to cover some of the most commonly used drought indicators/indices that are being applied across drought-prone regions, with the goal of advancing monitoring, early warning and information delivery systems in support of risk-based drought management policies and preparedness plans.

Cover of the handbook depicting a lake with measurement devices along the shoreline.