Description

A drought, often known as a drouth, is a natural calamity caused by below-average precipitation in a specific area, which leads to protracted shortages in the water supply, including groundwater, surface water, and atmospheric water. A drought may be declared after only 15 days or it may linger for months or even years. It may negatively influence the local economy as well as the ecological and agriculture of the affected area. The likelihood of a drought and consequent bush fires dramatically increases during the annual dry seasons in the tropics. Heat waves can make drought conditions much worse by accelerating the evaporation of water vapours. All climatic regimes have droughts, which are a regular and recurring aspect of the climate and are typically classified according to their spatial extent. Critically, the current IWRM monopoly in the discourse on global water management is stifling alternative ideas for practical solutions to the current water crises. Researchers, planners, and development professionals will find the book to be very helpful.