drought

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Scientists can use it to better understand extreme weather events such as storms, flooding and droughts, and to improve projections of how climate change may alter future weather patterns.

From Science Daily

Shiffrin meanwhile now only has Wednesday's slalom race in which to end her eight-year Olympic medal drought after only managing to place 11th.

From Barron's

Costs will likely stay elevated as consumer demand remains robust, while it takes years to rebuild American herds depleted by drought and import restrictions over a parasite.

From Barron's

The six-month moving average of jobs growth is picking up, hinting that the worst of the hiring drought is behind us, he said in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch

Since 2000, relentless drought intensified by climate change has sapped the river’s flow and left reservoirs depleted.

From Los Angeles Times