Together with floods, long periods of drought lead to significant economic losses in agriculture, transport, energy, water management, health and activity of households. (mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de)
See how or unique habitat and the fascinating wildlife that lives in it, have evolved over many years to withstand long periods of drought and wildfire. (wikiaustralia.com)
Scientists agree that the effects of climate change will include more sporadic and irregular precipitation, with longer periods of drought separated by more intense rainfall; and increasing average temperatures. (pollutionprobe.org)