Drought Early Warning and Forecast Tool for Arid Regions
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name:Drought Early Warning and Forecast Tool for Arid Regions in India
This project advances drought monitoring by integrating human-induced water stress factors, including reservoir operations, into real-time assessments.
Focusing on Northwestern Rajasthan’s arid region, it evaluates climate change and anthropogenic impacts on water availability.
With droughts increasing in frequency and severity, this approach strengthens early warning systems and enhances water management strategies. By improving predictive capabilities, it supports proactive resource allocation, ensuring resilience and sustainability in vulnerable, water-scarce environments.
by drought in 2022
availability in India by 2031
Impact
1
This project develops a real-time, open-access web portal for water stress data, empowering stakeholders—from farmers to policymakers—with timely insights to monitor drought conditions and make informed water management decisions in Northwestern Rajasthan’s arid landscape.
2
By integrating reservoir operations and demand patterns, the study enhances drought monitoring precision for improved water management. This enhances predictive capabilities and adaptive management, ensuring proactive responses to escalating water stress under shifting climatic conditions for improved resource sustainability.
3
Insights on climate change and human impact will shape sustainable water policies, aiding planners in optimizing irrigation, enhancing reservoir management, and building resilient infrastructure to mitigate drought risks and secure long-term water availability in the region.
