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- A Below average rainfall in an area for a long time is known as drought.
- They bring about the destruction of flora and fauna of that area.
- Drought can cause food crisis in the afflicted area.
- Droughts in the past have caused many civilizations to perish without any trace.
- Droughts are common in arid and semi-arid areas.
- They can cause various problems including soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and deforestration.
- Modern technology can predict droughts to prepare in advance for counter-measures.
- Droughts have caused conflicts in areas with scarcity of water.
- Climate change can cause drought like condition to prevail in developing countries.
- To counter the problem sof droughts, techniques like early warning system, response and recovery plans should be applied.
