noun
- plural of drought; prolonged periods of abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water
Examples
- The region has experienced several severe droughts in the past decade.
- Farmers are struggling to cope with recurring droughts.
- Climate change may increase the frequency of droughts worldwide.
- The government declared emergency measures during the worst droughts on record.
- Historical droughts have shaped agricultural practices in this area.
- Scientists study past droughts to predict future water shortages.