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Southern India: Drought in Southern India

minor

Severity as published by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations).

Source

GDACS (European Commission / United Nations) — official source

Time

21 January 2026, 00:00 UTC (Jan 21, 2026)

Area

Southern India, India
14.258, 77.569

What this is

This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.

What to do

Follow the instructions issued by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.

Water conservation, food security planning, and health protection during prolonged drought.
Full drought preparedness guide

Who to contact

112

National emergency number
The Emergency Response Support System, deployed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in every State and Union Territory. Reaches police, fire, health and disaster services.

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA India) · India Meteorological Department

This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.

Location

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