The Parched Earth, A Silent Crisis
Droughts affect more people than any other natural disaster, with over 1 billion people worldwide being vulnerable to drought-related impacts
Characterized by prolonged periods of below-average precipitation and water scarcity, droughts can lead to significant socio-economic and environmental consequences.
From agricultural losses and food shortages to water scarcity and ecosystem disruptions, the effects of droughts can be far-reaching and long-lasting.
Drought Causes: What Triggers Them?
In 2011, the Horn of Africa experienced one of the worst droughts in decades, resulting in a severe food crisis that affected over 13 million people.
Droughts can be triggered by a combination of natural and human-induced factors.
The primary cause of them, as said, is a prolonged period of below-average rainfall. Insufficient precipitation can lead to soil moisture deficits, decreased groundwater levels, and reduced surface water availability, resulting in water scarcity.
