The USDM, a weekly map showing the location and intensity of drought, triggers drought relief and helps with resource-management decisions.

The National Drought Mitigation Center helps decision makers monitor and plan for drought and its effects, both at home and abroad.

In the 1930s, back-to-back droughts affected nearly the entire Great Plains region, displacing tens of thousands of people and damaging thousands of acres of land.

Drought is a normal part of climate, but you can take action before, during and after drought to reduce your risk.

The National Drought Mitigation Center has shared expertise with organizations and governments on six of the world’s seven continents.