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A lack of rain is called a drought. It can result in water shortages, crop failure, and negative impacts on ecosystems and economies.
A time period without any rain is called a drought. It is characterized by prolonged lack of precipitation which can result in water shortages and impact agriculture, ecosystems, and communities.
The intense drought conditions caused by lack of rain turned the topsoil to dust. When the soil dries out due to lack of precipitation, it loses its moisture and structure, becoming susceptible to erosion and turning into dust when disturbed by wind or other factors.
A lack of rain can be caused by various factors, including high pressure systems, a shift in wind patterns, or a lack of moisture in the atmosphere. Climate change can also contribute to altered rainfall patterns and prolonged dry spells.
Hail is frozen rain, but it is made by accretion high in the clouds. Rain that freezes on its way down to the surface is called sleet.
A strong wind with rain is called a "windstorm" or a "rainstorm."