Study on Droughts in the South Central and the Central Highlands

Abstract. This paper presents research findings and drought zoning of South Central and Central Highlands . Meteorological, hydrological and agricultural drought indices were calculated for drought zoning , drought mapping and severity assessment of drought types , from which recommendations were given for monitoring and remedying the effects of droughts , contributing to socioeconomic development, improving people’s lives of South Central and Central Highlands. Keywords: Meteorological, hydrological , agricultural drought indices, drought zoning.