drought conditions

/ˈdraʊt kənˌdɪʃənz/

noun phrase

  1. A period of unusually dry weather, usually caused by much less rain than normal, that can lead to water shortages and harm crops or natural environments; a common way of talking about a drought in weather reports and news.

    B2

    plural; used with a plural verb (conditions are/were)neutral; especially common in weather reports and news

    • "The hot, dry weather has created drought conditions across the south of the country."B1
    • "Drought conditions have made it difficult for farmers to grow crops."B1
    • "The region has faced severe drought conditions after several months with little rainfall."B2
    • "Prolonged drought conditions have forced the government to introduce strict limits on water use."C1

Collocations

severe drought conditionsprolonged drought conditionsdrought conditions persistdrought conditions ease

Word family

droughtdrought-strickenflash drought