When it rains, the precipitation replenishes soil moisture and provides much-needed water to plants and crops. This helps to alleviate the dry conditions and can gradually end a drought by restoring water levels in rivers, lakes, and groundwater reserves. The increase in rainfall also improves vegetation health, which can further contribute to reducing drought impacts over time.
After it rains, the water either evaporates, soaks into the ground, runs off into rivers and streams, or collects in puddles. This water can provide hydration for plants and replenish groundwater sources.
A counterexample for "when it rains it pours" could be a situation where it rains lightly throughout the day without escalating into a heavy downpour. This would go against the idea that once it starts raining, it will intensify significantly.
Drought occurs when an area experiences a prolonged period of significantly below-average precipitation. This lack of rainfall can lead to water scarcity, decreased soil moisture, and diminished crop yields. Droughts can have serious impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and water resources.
Wind can cause drought by accelerating evaporation of moisture from soil and vegetation, leading to a depletion of water resources. Strong winds can also enhance the drying effect on crops and other plants, exacerbating the impact of drought conditions. Additionally, wind can transport humid air away from an area, further reducing available moisture and contributing to drought conditions.
A long period of no rain is called a drought.
cause there might not be enough rain.
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During drought plants will wither (or dry out)
in many ways. If rains heavily, it causes flood, if rains scarcely, it causes drought.
a flood happens when there is a drought then it rains a lot then it creates a floof that makes a flood
There is a good chance that Tamilnadu will face a severe drought soon. The land depends on monsoon rains to avoid droughts.
The failure of the 2008 mid-October to December short rains resulted in a shortage of water, which is what a drought consists of. No water/food shortage.
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When a pond is dried up there is still a very good chance that life is still there, even if you can't see it. Many creatures have behaviors that can help them survive a drought. Some turtles, frogs and even fish are able to dig down into the mud at the bottom of the pond and hibernate until it rains and the pond refills. Brine shrimp that live in desert pools can lay eggs that can remain dormant for long periods of time waiting for seasonal rains. this happens most often in tropical regions with seasonal periods of drought and rains.
Where do flies go when it rains
Yes. Although they prefer lots of water, they can survive with only occasional heavy rains and otherwise dry conditions.
DROUGHT - a lack of water, usually caused by insufficient rainfall Example : "The drought caused crop failures, and many farmers moved away."