Drought Warnings in Jordan
Drought Warnings for Jordan (Western Asia) come from Jordan Meteorological Department, National Center for Security and Crisis Management. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Amman.
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At a glance
- countryJordan · Asia
- reference cityAmman (31.95, 35.93)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profiledrought, heat, flood, storm, earthquake, landslide
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 Jordan
- meteoJordan Meteorological Department
- civilNational Center for Security and Crisis Management
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 Jordan
- 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 Jordan: 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 Jordan?
Jordan Meteorological Department, National Center for Security and Crisis Management. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Jordan?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Jordan?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Amman from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Landslide 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.