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National Integrated Drought Information System

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NIDIS supports drought research through advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms that lead to drought as well as improving the coordination and delivery of drought information.
What is Drought?
Drought in Action
What is NIDIS?
NIDIS is a multi-agency partnership that coordinates drought monitoring, forecasting, planning, and information at national, state, and local levels across the country.
What is Drought Early Warning?
A drought early warning system (DEWS) utilizes new and existing networks of federal, tribal, state, local, and academic partners to make climate and drought science accessible and useful for decision makers and stakeholders.
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- Drought Early Warning Activities
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View the latest drought-related news, upcoming events, and recordings and summaries of past webinars.
Local Drought Information
Get timely updates on local drought conditions, outlooks, and impacts from NIDIS and its partners.
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