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Stay ahead with drought insights
Ambee’s drought API
Advanced features built for climate resilience
Update frequency
12 hours
Coverage
Global
Temporal ability
Historical and near real-time
Parameters
Alert levels and intensity for floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, volcanoes, hurricanes, cyclones, and wildfires
Data format
JSON, Excel, CSV, Parquet, XML
Call our drought API
Sample Response
{
"message": "success",
"hasNextPage": false,
"page": 1,
"limit": 1,
"result": [
{
"event_type": "DR",
"event_name": "Drought in Mexico, United States",
"date": "2025-01-24 14:00:00",
"lat": 27.000499999999988,
"continent": "nar",
"created_time": "2025-01-25 02:51:32",
"lng": -108.44799999999992,
"source_event_id": "1016963",
"event_id": "6793a914925e4326d7f27e17"
}
]
}
"message": "success",
"hasNextPage": false,
"page": 1,
"limit": 1,
"result": [
{
"event_type": "DR",
"event_name": "Drought in Mexico, United States",
"date": "2025-01-24 14:00:00",
"lat": 27.000499999999988,
"continent": "nar",
"created_time": "2025-01-25 02:51:32",
"lng": -108.44799999999992,
"source_event_id": "1016963",
"event_id": "6793a914925e4326d7f27e17"
}
]
}
Sample Response
{
"message": "success",
"hasNextPage": false,
"page": 1,
"limit": 1,
"result": [
{
"event_type": "DR",
"event_name": "Drought in Brazil",
"date": "2025-01-24 14:00:00",
"lat": -10.005499999999987,
"continent": "sar",
"created_time": "2025-01-25 02:51:52",
"lng": -37.502999999999986,
"source_event_id": "1017347",
"event_id": "67635326d6219a96c9cf4374"
}
]
}
"message": "success",
"hasNextPage": false,
"page": 1,
"limit": 1,
"result": [
{
"event_type": "DR",
"event_name": "Drought in Brazil",
"date": "2025-01-24 14:00:00",
"lat": -10.005499999999987,
"continent": "sar",
"created_time": "2025-01-25 02:51:52",
"lng": -37.502999999999986,
"source_event_id": "1017347",
"event_id": "67635326d6219a96c9cf4374"
}
]
}
Take control of drought risks, prepare proactively
Gain real-time and historical drought insights to optimize resource management and improve preparedness.
Why Ambee drought API?
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Accurate & reliable data
Sourced from leading environmental and meteorological databases.
Comprehensive insights
Access 3 months of historical data or monitor current conditions.
Global reach
Filter by location, continent, time frame, and severity.
Seamless API integration
Easy integration with your existing systems.
Why Ambee
Scientifically backed and industry-validated.
We have the most accurate & actionable climate data
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Frequently asked questions
What is drought API?
Drought API is a subset of natural disaster data that provides access to real-time and historical drought data.
What data formats does the drought API provide?
The drought API supports various data formats, including JSON, Excel, CSV, Parquet, and XML, to meet user needs.
What types of drought data can I access through the API?
Drought API includes response parameters such as location, date, drought indices, precipitation data, and soil moisture levels.
Does the API cover drought conditions globally or specific regions?
Yes, the drought API provides global coverage. It offers hyper-local data from over 150 countries and continues to expand its coverage.
What sources does Ambee use for its drought data in the API?
Ambee collects data from multiple trusted sources, including global seismic monitoring networks such as GDACS, USGS, NOAA, NASA, and COPERNICUS, to ensure maximum accuracy.
How does Ambee ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data provided through the API?
Ambee collects data from various sources, such as satellite imagery, on-ground sensors, and proprietary models. Our data undergo extensive testing and validation to ensure it meets industry standards for quality and efficiency.
How often is the drought data updated?
The drought data is updated in near real-time as new events occur, and monitoring agencies update forecasts. Each source updates individually; the best case is six hours.
How can Ambee's drought data be used by businesses?
Businesses can utilize Ambee’s drought data for risk assessment, water management, early warning systems, and regulatory compliance.
Does Ambee offer API access for its drought data?
Yes, Ambee offers global access to its drought data.
How can I access the drought API?
Sign up on the Ambee API dashboard and get free access to 100 API calls for 15 days.
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