Drought assessment for peri urban region: A case study of Malegaon city

Drought occurs due to less rainfall over an extended period or some time of the year, disturbing all meteorological and hydrological parameters which results in a water shortage human being needs. The occurrence drought Malegaon is more frequent, affecting large number people it. unplanned resources present around study area, adding vulnerability impact. topography, soil type, demand cropping pattern area play important role while monitoring selected region. for growing populations, irrigation, industrial development has increased rapidly area. current focus on performance two indices; SPI RDI 3, 6, 12 month scale Malegaon. measures cope up with frequent been suggested as outcome research, change pattern, land use alternative sources region recommended peri urban