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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.
Apr 3, 2024 · A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil moisture or groundwater, diminished stream flow, crop damage, and a general water shortage.
Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, resulting in a water shortage. Drought can have a serious impact on health, agriculture, economies, energy and the environment.
India Drought Monitor shows India's real-time drought condition and forecast. The maps updates on a weekly basis, showing parts of the India that are in drought. The map uses five classifications: abnormally dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought: moderate (D1), severe (D2 ...
Jul 2, 2024 · Drought, lack or insufficiency of rain for an extended period that causes a considerable water imbalance and, consequently, water shortages, crop damage, streamflow reduction, and depletion of groundwater and soil moisture.
Apr 3, 2024 · Drought is an extended period of unusually dry weather when there is not enough rain. The lack of precipitation can cause a variety of problems for local communities, including damage to crops and a shortage of drinking water.
May 12, 2022 · Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating ways of slowing it down must happen “urgently, using every tool we can”, said the head of the UN Convention to...
4 days ago · By Vibhu Mishra. 23 July 2024 Humanitarian Aid. UN agencies alongside humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal to help millions in the country stricken by drought that has decimated harvests and sent hunger levels soaring. In March, the Government declared a state of emergency in 23 of the southeast African nation’s 28 ...
Dec 1, 2023 · To combat the negative effects of drought, global drought resilience is not a matter of choice but a necessity. By prioritizing proactive measures, holistic landscape restoration, sustainable water management, regenerative agricultural practices and disaster preparedness, countries can reduce their vulnerability to drought and regenerate ...
Jul 8, 2024 · Latest News. July 9, 2024. Case Study: An Early Drought Declaration Gave Washington Communities Opportunity To Prepare. July 9, 2024. Submit Abstracts for Drought Sessions Led by NIDIS & Partners at 105th AMS Annual Meeting. July 8, 2024. New Study Examines Louisiana's 2023 Water Crisis. View the News Archive. Upcoming Events. Jul 23 2024.
