Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water supply. It can result in reduced crop yields, water scarcity, environmental damage, and impact on communities and ecosystems.
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Drought.
A drought typically means little or significantly below-average rainfall for an extended period of time, leading to dry conditions and water scarcity.
A long period of no rain is called a drought.
A period with little rain is a drought.(The archaic equivalent was drouth.)
The absence of rain in an area is known as a drought. Droughts can have significant impacts on agriculture, water supply, and the environment, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and wildfires.