It has been the worst drought in the country's history.
England has had several summer droughts in recent years.
A week of good rains has broken the drought.
plants that can withstand drought
Large areas of Africa are affected by severe drought.
crops that are chosen for their drought tolerance
Some of the newer plants in the garden died during the drought.
absolute drought - метеор. четырнадцатидневный или более длительный период без дождей
drought resistance - с.-х. засухоустойчивость
1. засуха
absolute ~ - метеор. четырнадцатидневный или более длительный период без дождей
~ resistance - с.-х. засухоустойчивость
2. засушливость, сухость (воздуха, климата)
• Crop threatener
• Flood's antithesis
• A temporary shortage of rainfall
• A prolonged shortage
Засуха