Explain in 100 words droughts are result of man's insensitivity towards environment
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Drought can result in lower water levels in reservoirs, lakes and ponds, as well as reduced streamflow in rivers. This decrease in available water can also lead to a reduction of some wetlands, groundwater depletion and even impact water quality (e.g. salt concentration can increase).
As plant growth declines, open water increases, reducing habitat quality for waterfowl and other wildlife. Fortunately, water levels in most wetlands draw down naturally at some point, and this is where drought plays a beneficial role in rejuvenating wetlands.
The drought has led to job losses in the province's agriculture sector. The 2017 third quarterly labour force survey showed that approximately 25,000 jobs were lost from the agricultural sector nationally. More than 20 000 of these were lost in the Western Cape province. Many were associated with the drought.
There is statistical evidence that drought has negative social and health impacts. Respondents reported negative impacts of drought on their physical and mental health. Drought was also associated with a higher rate of closure of key services and more people reporting low levels of community social cohesion.
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Drought can result in lower water levels in reservoirs, lakes and ponds, as well as reduced streamflow in rivers.