Drought is a word used to describe a long period of time when there is little or no rainfall, causing a shortage of water for plants, animals, and people. Full definition
For the first time, the team also brought to light possible worsening of drought in northern cities. (environmentalresearchweb.org)
There could be a cycle of drought in some parts of the country, and, as this year, concurrent floods in another region. (ecoshock.org)
The research found continued increases in human - produced greenhouse gas emissions drives up the risk of severe droughts in these regions. (giss.nasa.gov)