In the United States, droughts are most likely to occur in the Midwest and the South. In the United States, droughts can have major impact on agriculture, recreation and tourism, water supply, energy production, and transportation.
Where do droughts occur most often in the world?
The Most Drought Prone Countries in the World
- Ethiopia. Poor harvests and recurrent insecurity in some regions of Ethiopia has led to food instability and falling food reserves across the country.
- Sudan. About 2.8 million people in Sudan are affected by drought every year. ...
- Eritrea. ...
- Afghanistan. ...
- China. ...
- Pakistan. ...
- Iran. ...
- Somalia. ...
What is a drought and when does it normally occur?
Droughts happen when there is not enough rain for a long period of time. It's not like a dry spell - there is so little precipitation (rain, snow, sleet or any kind of moisture) that a whole region starts to dry out. Sometimes a drought takes decades to develop fully and they are very difficult to predict.
