Download or read book Preparing for Drought written by Donald A Wilhite and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.