The Caribbean drought and precipitation monitoring network: the concept and its progress

This document describes drought and precipitation monitoring in the Caribbean. It explains the roles of the The Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network, established to improve the management of water resources and aid in planning and adaptation to drought and heavy precipitation. The report describes the four main functions of the network which include monitoring rainfall, forecasting, early warning and creating adaptation strategies. It states that the network will be valuable for decision makers to be able to target their efforts on the most vulnerable regions and communities.