This means that a desert would not be considered in drought unless it had less rainfall than normal, for a long period of time. Droughts can last from weeks to months and even years. Why are some ...

This should result in a broad improvement in the drought status in these areas. What to know about the type of drought and the impacts Meteorological drought, a prolonged period of below normal ...

PAKISTAN faces two types of drought: one caused by dry weather or lower-than-normal rainfall, and the other resulting from lower water supply in streams, reservoirs and groundwater levels ...