Lack of rainfall
Drought, war, and diseases of plants or livestock can lead to famine.
A drought is a period of extended dryness.
Drought means no water. No water means no crops. No water for you or other animals, which means you starve.
Crops and ultimately people die in drought. Third world countries do not have adequate means to deal with drought.
The diversion of water from the Everglades caused drought and habitat loss for many species that could endanger or extinct them
A weak monsoon season can lead to drought and starvation. Heavy monsoons increase agricultural output. Monsoons can also cause devastating landslides and floods.
Droughts do not directly cause deaths, but they can lead to food scarcity, malnutrition, and waterborne diseases which can result in deaths. The exact number of people killed in a drought can vary depending on factors such as the severity of the drought, the region affected, and the population's vulnerability.
The Great Depression
The Great Depression
The potato drought of 1845
A prolonged period of greatly reduced precipitation is known as a drought. Droughts can have significant impacts on agriculture, water supplies, and the environment. They can lead to crop failures, water shortages, and increased risk of wildfires.
The drought could have contributed to the French Revolution. The crop failure coupled with the cold weather caused the peasants to uprise.