drought

A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a water shortage that can negatively impact agriculture, water supply, and ecosystems.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its severe economic and social impacts, including record-low IPO fundraising in Japan, a state of emergency in an Indian state, and its effect on agriculture and sporting events.

Latest on drought

• Japan deal drought cuts IPO fundraising to lowest in 14 years
• Swiss archaeologists redraw Roman maps after drought discoveries
• McNulty wins road world title to end US men's 33-year drought
• Drought declared in three-quarters of India's richest state
• Living with drought: can technology save African agriculture?
• De Zerbi backs Spurs attack despite Richarlison omission and goal drought
• drought restricts traffic through the Panama Canal
• flames whipped up by strong winds and boosted by drought tore through tinder-dry forests

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