About Drought
A drought or drouth is a natural disaster of below-average precipitation in a given region, resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days.
Weather, cost of living and climate make life tough for young farmers
... But it s not just the rain, as - Drought...
Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes
... But like much of southern Europe, Sicily - with its rugged landscape, knotty olive trees and ever-worsening Drought - is as flammable as it is picturesque...
US storms: Extreme weather brings misery to California
... Although these rain rivers can bring much needed water to Drought-prone areas like California, in recent weeks they have coincided with other severe weather systems - such as low pressure " bomb cyclones" causing severe storms...
Somalia: Rare access to its US-funded 'lightning commando brigade
... The unanticipated success of this unexpected offensive has triggered a wave of optimism across the country, even while millions grapple with a devastating Drought...
Somalia's men in sarongs taking on al-Shabab militants
... As the worst Drought in 40 years takes hold and famine creeps ever closer, people can no longer afford to pay taxes to al-Shabab...
Afghanistan: UK charities launch winter crisis appeal
... The pandemic, conflict and Drought in Afghanistan has brought the country to a " tipping point" the DEC warns...
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... record heat, strong winds, and the merciless Drought, which lasted for at least three years in some areas - reinforcement of Bush fires...
Australia-floods: girl, 3, and dog missing for 24 hours 3km found from home
... The forecasters said could see some parts of the Bush fire and Drought in Eastern Australia, 50-100mm rain in the next few days...
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