National Drought Monitoring Centre is serving the nation keeping in view the
following major objectives.
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Serve as a hub
for the collection, consolidation and analysis of drought related data from all
possible sources in the country.
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Prepare and
issue monthly drought bulletins & moisture stresses in different regions of
country based on various indices.
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Advising
government agencies on drought related matters including drought declaration.
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Conduct
research in drought related issues and develop statistical models for improved
drought prediction.
Methodology
Drought advisories are prepared using:
· SPI
calculated from point rainfall data
· Water
availability in reservoirs
· Soil Moisture
data
· Field reports
Drought Monitor
Drought monitors are prepared using:
· SPI
calculated from point rainfall data
· NDVI from
remote sensing
· Water
availability in reservoirs
· Soil Moisture
data
· Field
reports.
· Sub-surface
water situation
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