Drought (Q506)
Subject, term, tag: Drought
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Drought |
Subject, term, tag: Drought |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
An exceptional period of water shortage for existing ecosystems and the human population (due to low rainfall, high temperature and/or wind). From Wikipedia A drought is a period of drier-than-normal conditions. A drought can last for days, months or years. Drought often has large impacts on the ecosystems and agriculture of affected regions, and causes harm to the local economy. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026