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Understanding Drought: Types and Effects by jubintkm is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Drought is a period of unusually dry weather that lacks precipitation. It can have economic, environmental, and social impacts such as loss of crops and food production; damage to wildlife habitat and species; water shortages; food shortages; and loss of human life. There are four main types of drought: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socioeconomic. Mitigation strategies include drought monitoring, land use planning, rainwater harvesting, water recycling, transvasement projects, and outdoor
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