The state of not having enough water for human needs, livestock, plants, or various activities.
Ukosefu wa maji umesababisha shida kubwa katika vijiji vya kusini mwa nchi.
— Water shortage has caused major problems in villages in the southern part of the country.
Serikali inajaribu kutatua ukosefu wa maji kwa kujenga mabwawa mapya.
— The government is trying to solve the water shortage by building new dams.