Preparing for Drought : A Guidebook for Developing Countries

Describes those unique characteristics of drought that set it apart from other natural hazards. Also describes the nature of impacts associated with drought. Illustrates with several case studies how some nations have coped with drought in the past and describes recent attempts to adopt a more proactive risk management approach. Also proposes a methodology to assist developing countries in the preparation of drought plans.Wilhite, Donald A. is the author of 'Preparing for Drought : A Guidebook for Developing Countries', published 1994 under ISBN 9780788102677 and ISBN 0788102672.