drought
US /draʊt/
・UK /draʊt/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Long period of dry weather
People used water carefully because of the drought
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A prolonged absence or shortage of something specified.
The company experienced a drought of new investment.
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Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3
- So I mean, given that the region tends to yo-yo between devastating flood and horrible drought, it follows that one would believe that the gods are kind of random and capricious, and that any priests who might be able to lead rituals that placate those gods would be very useful individuals.
So I mean, given that the region tends to yo-yo between devastating flood and horrible drought, it follows that one would believe that the gods are kind of random and capricious, and that any priests who might be able to lead rituals that placate those gods would be very useful individuals.
- So I mean given that the region tends to yo-yo between devastating flood and horrible drought,
So I mean given that the region tends to yo-yo between devastating flood and horrible drought,
The 11 Greatest Threats To Humanity
- and drought. All of which can impact and amplify
and drought. All of which can impact and amplify
California’s Wet Weather | March 28, 2023
- But one thing to note is the impact it's had on the drought.
But one thing to note is the impact it's had on the drought.
- Now, in the short term, however, though, this has been very beneficial for the short-term drought.
Now, in the short term, however, though, this has been very beneficial for the short-term drought.
More rain forecast after areas of Australia see worst flooding in decades - BBC News
- Deep drought prior to that and I don't know any time in our state's history, when we've had these extreme weather conditions, many families will spend the night in evacuation centers and with the rainfall showing no sign of letting up, there is no telling when they'll be able to get back to their homes.
Deep drought prior to that and I don't know any time in our state's history, when we've had these extreme weather conditions, many families will spend the night in evacuation centers and with the rainfall showing no sign of letting up, there is no telling when they'll be able to get back to their homes.
- Some communities who were battered by the bushfires are now being battered by the floods and deep drought prior to that.
Some communities who were battered by the bushfires are now being battered by the floods and deep drought prior to that.
Inside Apple's $5 Billion Headquarters
- Handpicked not only for their appealing structure but also for their resistance to drought, which has only become more common.
Handpicked not only for their appealing structure but also for their resistance to drought, which has only become more common.
What is the impact of lithium mining? | BBC News
- Hundreds of litres of water are extracted every hour in this already drought-prone region.
Hundreds of litres of water are extracted every hour in this already drought-prone region.
- Hundreds of litres of water are extracted every hour in this already drought-prone region.
Hundreds of litres of water are extracted every hour in this already drought-prone region.
Exploring Ancient Rome | April 25, 2023
- But now, Argentina's economy is on the edge of a crisis due to recession caused by a drought and growing inflation.
But now, Argentina's economy is on the edge of a crisis due to recession caused by a drought and growing inflation.
- He says his finance minister is working on the issues and blames some of the problems on the country's drought.
He says his finance minister is working on the issues and blames some of the problems on the country's drought.
Spain’s Historic Drought | May 3, 2023
- I'm Coy Wire, this is CNN10, and we start in Spain today, where they are seeing a major drought.
I'm Coy Wire, this is CNN10, and we start in Spain today, where they are seeing a major drought.
- The Spanish National Weather Service says the country has been in a long-term drought since the end of last year.
The Spanish National Weather Service says the country has been in a long-term drought since the end of last year.
Why some animals are shrinking
- For amphibians who need to keep their skin wet in order to breathe, shrinking can mean higher chances of drying out in a drought because their bodies absorb and hold smaller quantities of water.
For amphibians who need to keep their skin wet in order to breathe, shrinking can mean higher chances of drying out in a drought because their bodies absorb and hold smaller quantities of water.
Why beavers matter as the planet heats up
- Beavers, it turns out, might be able to help because these wetland ecosystems are especially important in areas prone to fire or drought.
Beavers, it turns out, might be able to help because these wetland ecosystems are especially important in areas prone to fire or drought.
- Because these wetland ecosystems are especially important in areas that are prone to fire or drought.
Because these wetland ecosystems are especially important in areas that are prone to fire or drought.