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what are the prevention and mitigation measures for droughts

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Drought➫ A natural disaster of below-average precipitation in a given region resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply.

♦ When it occurs their food supply can shrink & their habitat can be damaged.

♦ A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days.

➧ Types 0f Drought are:-
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[1] Meteorological Drought:-

❱ The magnitude of a precipitation shortfall & the duration of this shortfall event.

[2] Hydrological Drought:-

❱ The deficiencies in surface & sub-surface water supplies leading to a lack of water for normal & specific needs.

[3] Agricultural Drought

❱ The circumstances when soil moisture is insufficient & results in the lack of crop growth & production.

[4] Socio-Economic Drought:-

❱ The demand of some Economic good with elements of Meteorological, agricultural & Hydrological drought.

➧ Causes 0f Drought are:-
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❱ Land & water temperatures cause drought.

❱ Air circulation & weather patterns also cause drought.

❱ Soil moisture levels also contribute to drought.

❱ It can also be a supply & demand of water issue.

➧ Effects 0f Drought are:-
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❱ It affect crop production.

❱ It affect the ecology of the range.

❱ Food supply can shrink.

❱ Habitat can be damaged.

❱ Increase in disease in wild animals.

❱ It also impact the migration of people.

➧ Prevention 0f Drought are:-
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❱ Use mulch to reduce evaporation.

❱ Till your soil so it absorbs more water.

❱ Use turf sparingly and only when necessary.

❱ Choose native plants that use less water.

❱ Raise the height of your lawnmower.


➧ Precautions 0f Drought are:-
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❱ Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily.

❱ Avoid taking baths.

❱ Avoid letting the water run while brushing your teeth.

❱ Place a bucket in the shower to catch excess water for watering plants.

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