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Mapping drought patterns and impacts: A global perspective – A research report by IWMI

Regions with an unreliable and vulnerable nature of river discharge, and having the largest drought deficits and durations are highlighted in this report.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Nishadi Eriyagama

Vladimir Smakhtin

Posted on 26 Oct, 2011 08:11 PM

This study by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) examines the global patterns and impacts of droughts through the mapping of several drought-related characteristics – either at a country level or at regular grid scales. Characteristics cover various aspects of droughts – from global distribution of meteorological and hydrological drought risks to social vulnerability and indices related to water infrastructure.

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