As climate change increases pressure on water resources, digital drought monitoring systems are becoming increasingly important for water management and early warning. In this context, GlobalDroughtMap.com and Drought.UK stand out as innovative platforms that transform complex climate and drought data into accessible map-based insights.

Both projects were developed by Alper Dincer, Co-Founder of Mekansal and a geospatial engineer and climate-tech entrepreneur, and are built using state-of-the-art H3 hexagon technology. This modern spatial framework allows drought conditions to be analysed and visualised in a more consistent, scalable, and decision-friendly way. The same H3-based approach has also been used in the KTEUS project (Drought Early Warning System) in Turkey.

It should also be noted that SUİŞ was the main contractor for the KTEUS project in Turkey, while Mekansal, co-founded by Alper Dincer, contributed to the project as a main subcontractor.

While GlobalDroughtMap.com provides a broader global perspective, Drought.UK focuses on local drought monitoring for the United Kingdom. Together, these projects demonstrate how advanced geospatial technologies can support water management, climate resilience, and drought preparedness through clear and practical digital tools.