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Drought
Variability of rainfall leading to rainfall deficiency and water shortage causes drought. In India, almost three-fourths of annual rainfall is received during South West Monsoon Period (June-September) and erratic nature of monsoon (South West Monsoon), with long dry spells & high temperature, is mainly responsible for drought. Drought is declared by the respective State Governments taking into account rainfall situation, crop growth, etc.
Types of droughts:
- Meteorological Drought – referring to lack of precipitation.
- Agricultural drought – referring to lack of moisture in the soil where crops grow.
- Hydrological drought – referring to low levels of water in reservoirs.
- Socio-economic drought – referring to water shortages affecting people in society, which impacts availability of foodgrains, fodder, etc.
