drought

1 - Although the drought was as severe as the previous one, its effect was more damaging.

2 - Despite recent rains, trees are still suffering from the drought in the region.

3 - Around the world, the amount of land affected by drought has doubled in the past thirty years.

4 - The main natural hazard affecting the Horn of Africa is drought.

5 - On account of the drought throughout the country, the farmers cannot irrigate the lands.