Drought disaster management

Drought disaster management

1. Drought Disaster Management Dr Fayaz A. Malla Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences Higher Education Department, Govt. of J&K Email: [email protected]

2. According to India Meteorological Department draught is defined as a situation occurring in any area when the mean annual rainfall is less than 75% of the normal rainfall. IMD has further classified droughts into two broad categories Severe drought: when the deficiency of rainfall exceeds 50% of the normal rainfall. Moderate drought: when dead deficiency of rainfall is between 25-50% of normal rainfall Definitions

3. Palmer Index of Drought Severity

4. The severity of drought and it is hazardous nature largely depends upon the following factors

5. Types of Droughts

6. Impacts of Droughts

7. Drought Prediction and Monitoring Drought Mitigation and Control Measures

8. Drought mitigation and preventive measures

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