Handbook of Drought Indicators and Indices

This Handbook of Drought Indicators and is based on available literature and draws findings from relevant works wherever possible. It covers 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. The handbook addresses the needs of practitioners and policymakers and is considered a resource guide/material for practitioners and not an academic paper. This publication is part of the ‘Integrated Drought Management Tools and Guidelines Series’, compiled by the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP).