Drought Warnings in India
Drought Warnings for India (South Asia) come from India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Central Water Commission (CWC). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for New Delhi.
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At a glance
- countryIndia · Asia
- reference cityNew Delhi (28.61, 77.21)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileflood, storm, heat, drought, earthquake, landslide, cold, tsunami, epidemic, air, radiation
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in India
- meteoIndia Meteorological Department (IMD)
- civilNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
- hydroCentral Water Commission (CWC)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in India
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for India: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in India?
India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Central Water Commission (CWC). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in India?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for India?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for New Delhi from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for India
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.