FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -New Zealand has experienced several major droughts during the last few decades. The 2013 drought in particular affected the whole of the North Island and the West Coast of the South Island and was one of the most extreme on record in New Zealand.

Detailed explanation-2: -drinking water: Severe drought can reduce the quality and the amount of drinking water available. Flooding caused by extreme rainfall can also affect the quality of drinking water. New Zealand’s populations that rely on rainwater tanks for their drinking water supply can be particularly affected by lack of rain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most severe meteorological droughts were in the years 1876, 1899, 1918, 1965, and 2000, while the five worst hydrological droughts occurred in the years 1876, 1899, 1918, 1965, and 2000.

Detailed explanation-4: -Historically dry and hot weather in areas of Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay has forced countries to ration water and has devastated harvests, contributing to rising food prices globally. Chile has seen giant reservoirs turn to desert and is experiencing the deadliest wildfires …

Detailed explanation-5: -Impacts on industries and the economy This caused an estimated $70 million loss to the region’s tourism industry. Drought has huge impacts on Australia’s agriculture industry, causing: damage to farmable land, including erosion and loss of topsoil. reduced food and fibre production leading to shortages in supply.