Drought is defined as an extended period of time with less than normal rainfall resulting in water shortage. It can be caused by improper rainfall distribution over time or space, rather than total amount. Drought is difficult to define due to its slow onset and end. Its effects include damage to agriculture, reduced stream and groundwater levels, and increased migration, child labor, and school dropouts. Students can help address drought by constructing rainwater harvesting systems, promoting watershed management, increasing forest cover through tree planting, and adopting conservation practices while discouraging water waste and pollution.