干旱 (gān hàn): dry, arid

This summer it didn't rain for two consecutive months, the farmland became so dry that it cracked, and the farmers were very anxious.

Due to the long-term drought, the reservoir's water level dropped to a historic low, and the city government had to restrict residents' water use.

Some regions in Africa are dry year-round, crops can hardly grow, and many people therefore lack food.

The meteorological station predicts that a severe drought may occur next spring and suggests that everyone prepare to store water in advance.