“Monitoring and Early Warning” is the first pillar of integrated drought management, and it is critical for drought preparedness, planning and mitigation.

A drought monitor is a tool that tracks and assesses the extent and severity of drought conditions in a specific region or country, using indicators such as precipitation, soil moisture, and temperature. This helps track the severity, extent, and impacts of drought over time, supporting decision-making for agriculture, water management, and disaster preparedness.

Status of National Drought Monitors

The map below displays an overview of national drought monitors identified across countries and territories worldwide. It showcases the presence and operational status of these systems, providing links to the available resources.

The information presented on the map is based on open-source internet searches and is intended solely for information-sharing purposes. It does not constitute official data provided by national governments or institutions. If a country or territory is marked as having “No national drought monitor identified” this does not necessarily mean that no such system exists. The map is a living resource and is continuously updated as new information becomes available.

If you are aware of any national drought monitor not currently reflected here, please contact us at droughtmanagement@wmo.int to help improve and update this information.

This content does not represent the views or endorsements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) or the Global Water Partnership (GWP).