Droughts

A drought occurs when there is very little rainfall

or snowfall over an extended period of time.

When this happens, rivers and lakes sometimes

dry up.

Ground water in wells can go away too if we use it up.

Facts

- Droughts are usually caused by several things, such as weather conditions and high pressure.

- During a drought, farmers can't keep plants irrigated. Crops shrivel and dry.

- People might not have the water they need for drinking, washing, bathing and cooking.

- Droughts affect animals too.

- In some parts of the world, hot, dry temperatures mean the area is almost always in a state of drought.