Question

Write any three long term drought mitigation strategies?​

Answer 1

Agricultur

water loss reduction

irrigation scheme modernization/conversion to more efficient systems.

shift to less water-demanding crops and cropping systems.

research of drought tolerant crops/species/genotypes.

adjusting cropping calendars to avoid heat stress.

use of non-conventional water resourcesresource

Answer 2

Answer:

Recurring and prolonged periods of drought seem to have become commonplace in many regions of the country in recent years. The effects on trees and shrubs can often be seen in both natural and man-made landscapes during the severest of droughts as leaves wilt, show marginal scorch, or prematurely drop from the plant. However, the long-term effects of drought on the health and survivability of woody plants are less obvious.

Furthermore, the perception of drought can be misleading. In 1999 for example, New England experienced one of the worst droughts of the century. Yet, the total rainfall for the year was at or just above normal levels. The "normal" annual rainfall figure could be accounted for by a significant amount of rain that fell in just one event. That was a mid-September storm, associated with fallout from Hurricane Floyd, that deposited up to 9 inches of rain on some areas.