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Standardized Precipitation Index User Guide

WMO-No. 1090
Collection(s)
Technical > Guides and other guidance
Author(s)
Svoboda, Mark; Hayes, Michael; Wood, Deborah A.; World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Published by
WMO
Published in
Geneva
Year published
2012
Summary
Over the years, there has been much discussion on what drought indices should be used in a particular climate and for what application. Many drought definitions and indices have been developed and attempts have been made to provide some guidance on this issue. We hope that this user guide on the Standardized Precipitation Index will help countries and institutions to understand how to calculate and use the SPI in order to develop or further enhance their own drought monitoring and early warning capabilities.
Language of publication
English
Other language(s)
Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
Extent of item
24 p.
Format
Digital
ISBN
978-92-63-11091-6
Material type
Guide
Official number
WMO-No. 1090
Topics
Natural hazards; Early warning systems; Water; Drought Preparedness and Mitigation; Precipitation
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