Drought is a prolonged period of unusually low rainfall or dry weather that can lead to water shortages, crop failures, and adverse impacts on ecosystems and communities. Droughts can occur naturally as a result of climate variability, but they can also be exacerbated by human activities such as deforestation, overuse of water resources, and climate change. Droughts can have serious economic, environmental, and social consequences, and can affect agriculture, water supply, energy production, and overall food security.
