IWMI - The Pakistan Drought Management System (PakDMS)
The Pakistan Drought Management System (PakDMS) is a strategic initiative developed under the framework of the South Asia Drought Management System (SADMS) by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). This system represents a significant advancement in national drought preparedness, offering a tailored solution to address Pakistan’s unique climate challenges.
PakDMS empowers decision-makers, stakeholders, and communities by providing timely and accurate drought information. Its goal is to enhance drought preparedness, improve water resource management, and reduce drought-related risks exacerbated by climate change. Developed as part of IWMI’s drought program—with technical support from the Pakistan Meteorological Department—PakDMS serves as a valuable tool for a wide range of stakeholders across the country.
Key Features:
- Drought Risk Mitigation: Specifically designed to support early warning and proactive response, the system facilitates timely action by government authorities and development organizations.
- Comprehensive Drought Monitoring: The platform integrates multiple indicators across different drought types to provide a holistic understanding of drought conditions.
Drought Indicators Available in PakDMS:
- Agricultural Drought:CWD – Cumulative Water Deficit
- MAI – Moisture Adequacy Index
- SMCI – Soil Moisture Condition Index
- TCI – Temperature Condition Index
- VCI – Vegetation Condition Index
- SMA (WaPOR) – Soil Moisture Anomaly (WaPOR)
- Meteorological Drought:
- DrySpell – Analysis of prolonged dry periods
- PCI – Precipitation Concentration Index
- SPI (CHIRPS) – Standardized Precipitation Index (CHIRPS Data)
- SPI (ERA5L) – Standardized Precipitation Index (ERA5-Land Data)
- RDI (WaPOR) – Rainfall Deficit Index
- ESI (WaPOR) – Evaporative Stress Index
- Drought Impact:
- NDVI Anomaly – Normalized Difference Vegetation Index deviation
- NPP Anomaly (WaPOR) – Net Primary Productivity Anomaly
- VHI – Vegetation Health Index
Access GWMIS at : https://pakgw.iwmi.org/
