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National Drought Summary

National Drought Summary

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Water and Climate Lab, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Dryness Categories

The India Drought Monitor uses a five-category system to identify the unusualness of dry conditions. The categories range from D0 (Abnormally Dry) through D4 (Exceptional Drought). Each weekly map represents an integrated assessment combining objective indicators and on-the-ground observations from a network of local experts.

D0 Abnormally Dry
D1 Moderate Drought
D2 Severe Drought
D3 Extreme Drought
D4 Exceptional Drought