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- Dictionarydrought/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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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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5 days ago · Drought is a meteorological anomaly, transitory and prolonged, in which the levels of circulating water in a region fall below the minimum limits to sustain the life of plants, animals and humans. Water is not only essential for nourishing life in all its facets (plant, animal), but is also necessary for the enrichment of soils, the flow of ...
4 days ago · New research suggests that about one-third of the world’s land could see more frequent multi-year droughts under a low-emission scenario, and 62 percent could face more frequent and severe droughts under the highest-emission scenario.
2 days ago · 04 July 2024. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the united Nations (FAO) has unveiled a digital Compendium on drought impact and vulnerability to address the growing need for proactive drought management. This user-friendly web-based tool aims to help countries transition from reactive to preventive approaches in dealing with drought.
5 days ago · Agricultural drought is a period when there is not enough water for crops to grow or livestock to thrive. It can be caused by a number of factors, including: Below-average precipitation. Above-average temperatures. Reduced groundwater or reservoir levels. Soil water deficits.
6 hours ago · Now the drought-triggered water shortages are another worry. Human-caused climate change is heating Europe faster than any other continent, and Sicily sits right at the center of this change.
2 days ago · Droughts, historically natural phenomena, are becoming increasingly influenced by human activities. While nature dictates their onset through decreased rainfall, human actions are exacerbating these conditions, leading to more frequent and severe droughts.
