The state of lacking rainfall for a long period; drought
Ukavu uliopo katika ukanda huu umesababisha mavuno mabaya ya mazao.
— The current drought in this region has caused poor crop yields.
Serikali ilitangaza eneo hili kuwa katika hali ya ukavu baada ya miezi sita bila mvua.
— The government declared this area to be in a state of drought after six months without rain.