Definition(s)
A naturally occurring phenomenon that exists when precipitation has been significantly below normal recorded levels, causing serious hydrological imbalances that adversely affect land resource production systems (Source: http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/lead/alive_toolkit/pages/pageB_drought_hazard_def.html)
In other languages
English
drought
French
sécheresse
روسية
засуха
Spanish
sequías
صينية مبسطة
干旱
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat | 4 documents |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |