Author(s) Wilhite, Donald A.; Sivakumar, M.V.K.; Wood, Deborah A.

Drought early warning systems in the context of drought preparedness and mitigation

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Effective drought early warning systems are an integral part of efforts worldwide to improve drought preparedness. Timely and reliable data and information must be the cornerstone of effective drought policies and plans in pursuit of the goal of improving the effectiveness of drought early warning systems.

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Hazards Drought and Desertification

Themes Early warning Preparedness

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185 p.

Publication year

2000

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