Drought is defined as a period in which a region has a deficit in its water supply. The definition of drought is region-specific and can be categorised into three main types: meteorological, hydrological and agricultural. Socio-economic droughts have been reported in some cases. Meteorological droughts take into account deficiencies in measured precipitation. CIS provides information on annually measured precipitation and compares it to what is determined as normal and gives precautionary advice to farmers. For hydrologists, droughts are monitored by checking stream flow and lake, reservoir, and aquifer water levels, which is important in recommending appropriate soil and water management techniques in CSA. Agricultural droughts occur as a result of water deficits that impact negatively on crop production.
Drought is defined as a period in which a region has a deficit in its water supply. The definition of drought is region-specific and can be categorised into three main types: meteorological, hydrological and agricultural. Socio-economic droughts have been reported in some cases. Meteorological droughts take into account deficiencies in measured precipitation. CIS provides information on annually measured precipitation and compares it to what is determined as normal and gives precautionary advice to farmers. For hydrologists, droughts are monitored by checking stream flow and lake, reservoir, and aquifer water levels, which is important in recommending appropriate soil and water management techniques in CSA. Agricultural droughts occur as a result of water deficits that impact negatively on crop production.
['Residents of drought-prone regions', 'Agricultural communities']