9
Extreme
Drought Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Kathmandu based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 1 events on record in proximity
- Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - China (2022-09-06)
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
8
Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk: 9Historical: 1
How Kathmandu Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Kathmandu
Drought - China
September 5, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Earthquake Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
Tornado Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Kathmandu
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Delhi, India
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Mumbai, India
Score: 3/10
How this data is built
Kathmandu, Nepal drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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