2. Drought is defined as an extended period of below average rainfall
Reserviours are unable to supply water and wells dry up.
It leads to crop damage, or complete crop failure, businesses and households are
also highly affected when drought is experienced.
4. Meteorological drought occurs when there is a long period of below average
rainfall.
This affects crops, lakes, people and even the ecosystem.
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7. Hydrological drought occurs when water reserves fall below an established
average. It happens even during times of average of above average rainfall.
If the demand for water is high and increased usage lowers the water reserves.
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10. Agricultural drought occurs when the lack of rain and soil moisture affect crop
yields.
There is less crop productivity which affects farming, animals and the economic
sector, it maybe associated with hunger.
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12. Socio-economic drought happens when reduced water supplies result in the
inability to supply social, economic and environmental demands.
Businesses suffer, food security and this might even result in an increase in food
prices.
