What is drought describe how it can he prevent??
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➡A drought is a prolonged period with less-than-average amounts of rain or snow in a particular region.
➡The severity of the drought depends on the amount of time that a region receives below-average precipitation
➡Hydrological-occurs when surface and subsurface water supplies are below normal.
➡Choose a water-efficient irrigation system such as drip irrigation for your trees, shrubs, and flowers.
➡Turn irrigation down in fall and off in winter. Water manually in winter only if needed.
➡Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evaporation and keep the soil cool.
A drought (or drouth [archaic]) is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation . It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region. Although droughts can persist for several years, even a short, intense drought can cause significant damage and harm the local economy .