Spatio-Temporal Assessment of Drought using Effective Drought Index (EDI) and Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) During Monsoon Months in Cuttack District, Odisha, India

Abstract

were also estimated for agricultural drought during monsoon months in this study. The threshold limit for agricultural drought varied from 553.9 to 706.3, 516.2 to 722.8, 614.1 to 687.4 and 586.0 to 702. mm based on EDI 3 Aug, SPI 3 Aug, EDI 3 Sep and SPI 3 Sep value respectively. This drought analysis will be helpful for implementing various strategies of water management and crop planning for different blocks of Cutttack District.