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drought; long spell (period) of dry weather
数か月にわたる干魃で農作物が全滅した。
Crops were wiped out by a drought lasting several months.
干魃の被害を受けた地域に緊急支援が届いた。
Emergency aid reached the areas affected by the drought.
干魃に備えて貯水池の整備が進められている。
Reservoir maintenance is underway in preparation for drought.