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Droughts

Droughts, as a noun, refer to prolonged periods of abnormally low rainfall within a particular region, resulting in a shortage of water supply. It often leads to severe water scarcity and can adversely affect agriculture, ecosystems, and overall socio-economic conditions in the affected area. Droughts are considered natural disasters with significant impacts on various aspects of life.

Examples:

• The severe droughts in California have caused a significant decrease in crop yields.
• During the prolonged drought, many rivers and lakes dried up, leaving communities without access to clean drinking water.
• The region's economy suffered greatly due to the effects of ongoing droughts.

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