| Class | Indicator and range | |||
| MPDI | PDI | PVI | K | |
| No Drought | 0 - 0.3 | 0 - 0.3 | >18 | - |
| Mild | - | - | 15 - 18 | 0.2 - 0.4 |
| Moderate | 0.3 - 0.5 | 0.3 - 0.5 | 12 - 15 | 0.4 - 0.6 |
| Severe | 0.5 - 0.8 | 0.5 - 0.8 | 9 - 12 | 0.6 - 0.8 |
| Extreme | 0.8 - 1.0 | 0.8 - 1.0 | <9 | 0.8 - 1.0 |