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.
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 diversion of water from the Everglades caused drought and habitat loss for many species that could endanger or extinct them
An extended period of drought could significantly impact the ground finch population by reducing the availability of food sources, such as seeds and insects, that they rely on for survival. This scarcity may lead to increased competition among finches for limited resources, potentially resulting in decreased reproductive success and higher mortality rates. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions could alter their habitat, making it less suitable for nesting and foraging. Overall, these factors could lead to a decline in the ground finch population.
A weak monsoon season can lead to drought and starvation. Heavy monsoons increase agricultural output. Monsoons can also cause devastating landslides and floods.
The Great Depression
The potato drought of 1845
The Great Depression
The drought could have contributed to the French Revolution. The crop failure coupled with the cold weather caused the peasants to uprise.