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Meanings of droughts in English

Russian
засухи
Portuguese
secas
Spanish
sequias
Catalan
secada
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Extended period when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply.

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        Usage of droughts in English
        1
        How secure is the city's future water supply if these droughts continue?
        Radio NZ
        2
        Often times, the droughts occur simultaneously in different parts of the region.
        The Guardian
        3
        Contrary to public perception, these droughts are also extremely difficult to predict.
        The South African
        4
        Emergency officials widely use stream-flow information to prepare for droughts and floods.
        Wired
        5
        Scientists say global warming could lead to devastating droughts and crop failures.
        Reuters
        6
        The Sahel region of west Africa has suffered three droughts since 2005.
        The Guardian
        7
        That would mean more droughts, floods, human misery and international security challenges.
        Reuters
        8
        Climate Panel says will cause rising sea levels, heatwaves, floods and droughts.
        Reuters
        9
        Since 2000 we have had three major droughts and several dry spells.
        The Guardian
        10
        Over the past few years, we have seen droughts cripple entire provinces.
        The South African
        11
        Every year we're experiencing more extreme weather like cyclones, droughts and floods.
        Radio NZ
        12
        It is also prone to water shortages, droughts and devastating bush fires.
        Reuters
        13
        What did the authors find regarding the recent droughts in the Mediterranean?
        The Guardian
        14
        It also means more wildfires, droughts and flash floods across the globes.
        Radio NZ
        15
        Continuing droughts, growing populations and declining subsidies will also play a part.
        Wired
        16
        Inland, droughts or floods can disrupt fish supplies in lakes or rivers.
        Reuters
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        New Zealand
        Common
        United States of America
        Common
        United Kingdom
        Less common