A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, especially in a specific region, leading to a shortage of water and damage to crops and livestock.
Ukame uliopo katika ukanda wa Mashariki mwa Afrika umesababisha upungufu mkubwa wa chakula.
— The ongoing drought in the Eastern Africa region has caused a severe food shortage.
Wakulima wanahofia mavuno yao kutokana na ukame ulioendelea kwa miezi mitatu.
— Farmers fear for their harvest due to the drought that has continued for three months.