| So much rain has fallen that precipitation deficits from last year's drought have been eliminated. |
| The increasing occurrences of drought and an overall decrease in absolute rainfall promoted drier climates. |
| Now, the inland city's water supplies are all but depleted as Australia's crippling drought parches farm and playing field alike. |
| The characteristic periods of drought and low beef prices also rule out generalisation about exploitation. |
| When the drought hit and Sally Field had no crops and no income, the bank had to foreclose on her farm. |
| Forget the 43-year drought and three straight flameouts in the NFC championship game. |
