| It is drought tolerant, even more so than cowpeas, but benefits from adequate rainfall on well-drained soils. |
| The immediate cause of the famine is the drought in the southern part of the island and the cyclone that hit the east this year. |
| Climate extremes like flood, fire, cyclones and drought cause major impacts that can be minimised more effectively with climate forecasting. |
| The characteristic periods of drought and low beef prices also rule out generalisation about exploitation. |
| The increasing occurrences of drought and an overall decrease in absolute rainfall promoted drier climates. |
| Because of the prolonged dry spell, drought had hit various parts of the region. |
