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    drought
    /draʊt/

    noun

    • 1. a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water: "the cause of Europe's recent droughts"
    • 2. thirst: archaic, dialect "I asked for something to slake my drought"

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DroughtDrought - Wikipedia

    A drought is a period of drier-than-normal conditions. [1] : 1157 A drought can last for days, months or years. Drought often has large impacts on the ecosystems and agriculture of affected regions, and causes harm to the local economy.

  4. www.toppr.com › environmental-chemistry › droughtsWhat are Droughts: Definition, Types, Causes, Prevention and ...

    Drought is the unusual dryness of soil due to below-average rainfall over a prolonged period. Learn about the different types of droughts, their causes, consequences, and how to prevent them with examples and FAQs.

  5. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › droughtDrought - National Geographic Society

    Apr 3, 2024 · A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation, causing water scarcity, parched soil, and crop harm. Learn about the causes, effects, and examples of droughts, and how they affect people and the environment.

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  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDROUGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Drought is a long period when there is little or no rain, which can affect crops, animals, and humans. Learn more about the causes, effects, and types of drought from Cambridge Dictionary, with examples and collocations.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › droughtDrought Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DROUGHT is a period of dryness especially when prolonged; specifically : one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth. How to use drought in a sentence.

  9. www.nationalgeographic.org › article › understandingUnderstanding Droughts - National Geographic Society

    Apr 3, 2024 · A drought is defined depending on the average amount of precipitation that an area is accustomed to receiving. For example, in Atlanta, Georgia, the average rainfall is about 127 centimeters (50 inches) a year. If significantly less rain falls, there may be water shortages and a drought may be declared.

  10. www.britannica.com › science › droughtDrought | Description & Kinds | Britannica

    4 days ago · Drought is a lack of rain or snow that causes water shortages, crop damage, and environmental problems. Learn about the four types of drought, how they affect different regions, and how they are measured and managed.

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