Zimbabwe like most Sub-Saharan countries experiences frequent and severe droughts and is vulnerable to the prospects of an El Niño effect. It is now evident that drought as a national hazard has to be prepared for and impacts dealt with before its occurrence. The National Drought Plan has been developed with the intention of providing a guideline to drought management, appropriate responses and communication actions for when drought occurs.
The goal of this plan is to establish a framework for Zimbabwe to conduct an effective, coordinated and appropriate response to drought that minimizes potential adverse impacts. It aims to help the country prepare for and mitigate against the impacts of future and occurring drought events. The plan includes overview of drought characteristics, monitoring and forecasting, impact and vulnerability assessments, communication and response coordination and action, drought mitigation and preparedness strategies, organizational responsibilities and recommendations.
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