Drought Warnings in Gambia
Drought Warnings for Gambia (West Africa) come from Gambia Meteorological Services, National Disaster Management Agency. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Banjul.
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At a glance
- countryGambia · Africa
- reference cityBanjul (13.45, -16.58)
- risk profiledrought, flood, storm, coastal, epidemic, heat
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in Gambia
- meteoGambia Meteorological Services
- civilNational Disaster Management Agency
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Gambia
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Gambia: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in Gambia?
Gambia Meteorological Services, National Disaster Management Agency. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Gambia?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Banjul from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Gambia
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Coastal and Marine Warnings
- Health and Epidemic Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.