Drought Warnings in Venezuela
Drought Warnings for Venezuela (Andean states) come from Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Protección Civil y Administración de Desastres, Fundación Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismológicas (FUNVISIS). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Caracas.
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At a glance
- countryVenezuela · South America
- reference cityCaracas (10.48, -66.9)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profileflood, landslide, earthquake, storm, drought, epidemic
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 Venezuela
- meteoInstituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
- civilProtección Civil y Administración de Desastres
- seismicFundación Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismológicas (FUNVISIS)
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 Venezuela
- 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 Venezuela: 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 Venezuela?
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Protección Civil y Administración de Desastres, Fundación Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismológicas (FUNVISIS). 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 Venezuela?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Venezuela?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Caracas 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 Venezuela
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Landslide Warnings
- Health and Epidemic Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.