Drought is characterized by a deficiency of precipitation, high temperatures, and scarcity of water. High humidity is not a characteristic of drought.

The primary cause of drought is the lack of rainfall.

The North-Western Region of India is most prone to drought.

Drought can lead to reduced crop yields, increased pest infestations, and soil erosion.

Rainwater harvesting, drought-resistant crops, and water conservation are all measures to mitigate the effects of drought.

Climate change mitigation, sustainable water management, and reforestation are all long-term solutions to the problem of drought.

Sorghum is an example of a drought-resistant crop.

The term used to describe the condition of a region that is experiencing a drought is arid.

The Deccan Plateau is a region that is prone to both droughts and floods.

The National Disaster Management Authority is the government agency responsible for managing drought in India.

Deforestation is not a consequence of drought.

The term used to describe a long-term drought is mega-drought.

Rajasthan is a drought-prone state in India.

The Great Drought of 2012 was a drought that occurred in India in 2012.

Anantapur is a drought-prone district in India.