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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and adverse impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and human activities.
El gobierno ha declarado el estado de emergencia por la sequía.
The government has declared a state of emergency due to the drought.
La sequía prolongada ha reducido los niveles de los embalses.
The prolonged drought has reduced the water levels in the reservoirs.
The term is commonly used in meteorology, agriculture, and environmental contexts.
'Sequía' is often used in news reports and scientific discussions about climate and water resources.
While 'sequía' is the formal term, in informal contexts, you might hear 'sequedal' or 'falta de agua.'
Derived from the Latin 'siccitas,' meaning dryness or aridity.
In Spanish, 'sequía' is often used to describe both meteorological and agricultural drought conditions. It can also refer to a lack of water in general, not just due to low rainfall.