Why Are Droughts Dangerous?
During Drought, There Is an Increased Risk for Wildfires and Dust Storms. Particulate Matter Suspended in the Air from These Events Can Irritate the Bronchial...
During drought, there is an increased risk for wildfires and dust storms. Particulate matter suspended in the air from these events can irritate the bronchial passages and lungs. This can make chronic respiratory illnesses worse and increase the risk for respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia.
Why drought is a serious problem?
Drought can limit the growing season and create conditions that encourage insect and disease infestation in certain crops. Low crop yields can result in rising food prices and shortages, potentially leading to malnutrition. Drought can also affect the health of livestock raised for food.
How are droughts bad for the environment?
The impact of drought
There is much loss of livestock and the growing of crops is disrupted. Declining productivity affects not only rural Australia but also the national economy. ... The drought also affects the natural ecosystems. Creeks and rivers dry up causing the organisms that rely on the water to perish.
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