Monitoring Drought - 0 views
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If you are new to the concept of monitoring drought, “drought Indices”, an NDMC white paper, will give you a good overview of the various kinds of drought indices and their uses. Three newer tools (the Standardized Precipitation Index, drought Monitor, and drought Impact Reporter) are highlighted below. Use this section also to explore the many monitoring tools available on the web for exploring current and historical drought occurrences.
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Understanding the historical frequency, duration, and spatial extent of drought also assists planners in determining the likelihood and potential severity of future droughts. The characteristics of past droughts provide benchmarks for projecting similar conditions into the future.
