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Revision as of 23:57, 27 June 2019

Definitions

European Definition

Droughts refer to precipitation shortfalls stretching over a prolonged period of time which may occur across all climates (different to aridity). [1]



International definitions

WHO

Droughts are natural events and happen when a period of low rainfall leads to a shortage of water. [2]


See also

Notes