Dry spell

"Is a period of drier-than-normal conditions that results in water-related problems. A dry spell is characterized by a lack of precipitation, such as rain, snow, or sleet, for a particular period, resulting in a water shortage. 

The precipitation is low even if the amount of precipitation at a particular location varies from year to year. When little to no rain falls, soils dry out and plants die. When the level of rainfall is less than normal for weeks to years, streamflow declines, water levels in lakes and reservoirs fall, and the depth to water in wells increases. When such dry weather persists and water supply problems develop, the dry period becomes a drought." (Sanchi et al., 2021)
 

Sources

Sanchi, I. D., Alhassan, Y. J., Sabo, Y. A., and Hamid, B. J. Critical Review of the Causes and Effects of Dry Spell in 2021 Rainy Season in Danko Wasagu Local Government, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Cross Current International Journal of Agriculture and Vetinary Science, 3(8), (2021): 66-75. https://www.easpublisher.com/get-articles/2667

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