Theme 8-2-Temporal orbital satellite images in the drought assessment and early warning decisions.

Abstract

The dependency on rainfall for agriculture and household purpose is very high in Deecan plateau. The crop failure not only leads to scarcity of food but also fodder. The water availability needs to be assessed immediately after monsoon and the demand and supply should be evaluated towards the crucial requirement during summer. Orbital satellite data were used in assessing the surface water availability and spatial distribution of crop area and their requirements. The possible water shortage during summer was evaluated for an area located at a rain shadow region in Maharashtra, India