Drought
Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water and causing significant impacts on human activities and ecosystems. Droughts can be classified as meteorological (rainfall deficiency), hydrological (low water availability), or agricultural (soil moisture deficit).
Real World
The 2011–2017 Cape Town drought in South Africa brought the city within days of 'Day Zero' — when municipal water taps would be turned off — forcing residents to queue at communal collection points.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'assess' drought impacts, address both human and physical consequences and use named located examples for top marks.
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