The phrase
"drought risk" means the possibility or likelihood of experiencing a shortage of water for an extended period of time. It refers to the potential of facing a dry spell when there is not enough rainfall or water available for a particular area.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«drought»
«risk»
Sentences with «drought risk»
- Climate change affects a variety of factors associated with drought and is likely to increase drought risk in certain regions. (ucsusa.org)
- However, with increased drought risk, we must incorporate longer - term efforts that increase resilience to more frequent or severe drought conditions. (ucsusa.org)
- A team of researchers recently discovered that global climate change is causing general increases in both plant growth and potential drought risk. (sciencedaily.com)
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