Drought: What is it and what can we do about it? | Environment | All topics from climate change to conservation | DW

Unlike other extreme events such as wildfires and floods, droughts often creep up slowly, causing immense damage by stealth. So what qualifies as a drought? And what can we do to safeguard against it?

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