The Khaderi Web App Tool is designed to offer comprehensive insights into drought conditions across Nepal, aiding stakeholders in effective planning, policy-making, and early response actions. The tool leverages the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), calculated at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month timescales, to evaluate the severity of drought on a daily basis. This SPI data is made accessible through the Historical Archive section, where users can explore past drought conditions and trends.

A key feature of the tool is the Monitoring Section, which enables real-time tracking of drought conditions across various regions. The section uses daily precipitation data from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) stations, retrieved via a DHM-provided API. The tool computes the SPI based on a 28-day cycle (representing four weeks) and updates the drought status every Thursday, ensuring users have the latest information.

In addition to historical and real-time monitoring, the Forecast Section focuses on predicting future drought conditions, particularly important for the agriculture sector. Using the same SPI methodology as the monitoring module, it forecasts drought severity for the upcoming Thursday, providing timely alerts and information for proactive decision-making.

Overall, the Khaderi Web App Tool serves as a crucial resource for monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting drought conditions, offering decision-makers the tools needed for early action and better resource management.

Purpose: Designed to provide historical insights, real-time monitoring, and future forecasts of drought conditions across Nepal.

Details in Bullet:

• SPI Utilization: Uses the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month timescales to assess drought severity on a daily basis.

• Key Sections:

  Historical Archive:

  • Provides access to past drought data and trends based on SPI calculations.
  • Allows stakeholders to analyze historical drought conditions across various regions.

  Monitoring Section:

  • Tracks real-time drought conditions using daily precipitation data from Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) stations.
  • Retrieves data through the DHM API.
  • SPI is calculated using a 28-day cycle (four weeks).
  • Drought status updates every Thursday with the latest data.

  Forecast Section:

  • Forecasts drought conditions for the upcoming Thursday.
  • Uses the same SPI calculation methodology as the monitoring section.
  • Offers proactive alerts to stakeholders, particularly relevant for agriculture.
• Timely Updates:
  • Drought status is updated weekly, ensuring the data is current and actionable.
• Target Users:
  • Government agencies, policymakers, agricultural stakeholders, and humanitarian actors.
• Primary Benefits:
  • Supports early decision-making and anticipatory actions.
  • Provides critical data for effective drought planning and resource management.
  • Focuses on agriculture sector preparedness, helping mitigate the impacts of droughts.