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.