A drought is an event of prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days.

What is drought in simple words?

A drought is defined as "a period of abnormally dry weather sufficiently prolonged for the lack of water to cause serious hydrologic imbalance in the affected area." -Glossary of Meteorology (1959). ... Meteorological-a measure of departure of precipitation from normal.

What is the full meaning of drought?

1 : a period of dryness especially when prolonged specifically : one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth resistant to drought. 2 : a prolonged or chronic shortage or lack of something expected or desired a drought of creativity.