The project focused on strengthening drought monitoring and anticipatory action in Nepal by developing and applying data-driven tools to provide historical, real-time, and forecast-based drought insights. Using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), the initiative assessed the spatial and temporal patterns of drought and developed mechanisms to support timely decision-making and anticipatory action, particularly in the agriculture sector. The project also aimed to improve access to drought information for government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and policymakers and establish a technical working group to support coordinated drought preparedness and response.
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- Analyzed historical drought patterns across Nepal.
- Assessed the spatial and temporal variation of drought conditions.
- Used the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) for drought monitoring and assessment.
- Developed a drought monitoring and alert mechanism through the KHADERI platform.
- Integrated historical, real-time, and forecast-based drought information.
- Supported early decision-making and anticipatory action for drought preparedness.
- Focused particularly on drought impacts and preparedness in the agriculture sector.
- Provided accessible drought information for government agencies and humanitarian actors.
- Supported policymakers with timely drought-risk information.
- Developed anticipatory actions to reduce and mitigate drought impacts.
- Promoted proactive resource management through timely drought alerts and visualization tools.
- Established a technical working group to guide drought-related initiatives.
- Strengthened coordination among relevant stakeholders for drought preparedness and anticipatory action.
The project is implemented by:
- Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR)
- Mercy Corps Nepal
It is implemented in collaboration with Start Network, relevant government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and technical stakeholders to strengthen drought monitoring, early warning, and anticipatory action through the KHADERI platform.