droughts
Example Sentences
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"But overall, as beavers expand in our landscapes, and also as we do other nature-based solutions or wetland creation schemes... it does mean that we are less prone to droughts."
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
The US federal government on Friday unveiled its plan for future management of the beleaguered Colorado River, with significant water reductions ahead for several western states in response to record-breaking droughts worsened by climate change.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
This can lead to more severe and longer-lasting droughts, which have had noticeable effects on wildlife and farming.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
However, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology says flash droughts, external with a sudden transition between wet and dry conditions are "likely to happen more often, and be more intense".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
At the time, India was very, very poor, especially in the north, where famines and droughts had swept across the countryside and people were pushed off their land.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
