New CLIMAS Report Released: Drought Monitoring Insights from the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Working Group

Unlike floods and other climate hazards, it can be difficult to identify the presence and intensity of a drought. Drought monitoring helps communities and governments prepare for and respond to droughts by mapping out drought conditions. However, drought monitoring can be a complex process that includes drought indicators such as precipitation as well as observed drought impacts on communities and landscapes. This report explores current challenges in drought monitoring and identifies opportunities for strengthening the monitoring process through the experiences of the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Working Group. 

Read the full report: Drought Monitoring Insights from the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Working Group