GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Drought is an extended period of unusually dry weather when there is not enough rain. The lack of precipitation can cause a variety of problems for local communities, including damage to crops and a shortage of drinking water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, resulting in a water shortage. Drought can have a serious impact on health, agriculture, economies, energy and the environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Drought is a long period without rains leading to a severe shortage of water in the region. The soil continues to lose water by evaporation and transpiration. If, however, it does rain at all or the rainfall is very low for a long period, the loss of water from the soil is not made up and hence the soil becomes dry.