Global droughts events

Data and Resources [3]
Additional information
Time Period of the Dataset [?]
January 01, 1980-December 31, 2001 ... More
Modified [?]
29 May 2023
Dataset Added on HDX [?]
5 May 2015 Less
Expected Update Frequency
Never
Location
Source
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Methodology

Dataset was created based on Standardized Precipitation Index. It is based on two sources: 1) A global monthly gridded precipitation dataset obtained from the Climatic Research Unit (University of East Anglia). 2) A GIS modeling of global Standardized Precipitation Index based on Brad Lyon (IRI, Columbia University) methodology.

Caveats / Comments
File Format
Visibility
Public
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