drought
intermediateB1/draʊt/ · drought
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
Meanings
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
ایک طویل مدت کے دوران غیر معمولی کم بارش، جو پانی کی کمی کا سبب بنتی ہے۔
خشک سالی
khushk saali
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- severe drought
- drought conditions
- drought relief
Example Sentences
This region has suffered from severe drought for several years.
یہ علاقہ کئی سالوں سے شدید خشک سالی کا سامنا کر رہا ہے۔
Yeh ilaqa kai saalon se shadeed khushk saali ka samna kar raha hai.
Farmers are concerned about the impact of the drought on their crops.
کسان خشک سالی کے فصلوں پر اثرات سے پریشان ہیں۔
Kisaan khushk saali ke faslon par asraat se pareeshan hain.
Drought can lead to food shortages and economic struggles.
خشک سالی خوراک کی کمی اور اقتصادی مسائل کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Khushk saali khoraak ki kami aur iqtisadi masail ka bais ban sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a dry desert when you hear drought.
Visualize cracked earth under the hot sun with no water.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "dryge" — a dry condition
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English, describing a state of being dry, particularly in relation to the absence of rain.