But in the years 2002 and 2003, this area faced serious drought.

It is an area that faces extreme drought due to high temperatures and low annual rainfall.

Facing drought and starvation, many fled the hinterlands for hellish urban shantytowns.

Huge sections of the United States face serious drought as the country heads into the heat of summer.

The pious king's country had faced drought for three years, but the king was unable to find a solution to please the rain gods.

And the city often faces drought.

Irrigation and rain saved these people from facing severe sustained drought.

As a result, Patan faced drought for a long time.

We will face ever more floods, hurricanes, drought, new diseases, endangered ecosystems and climate refugees.

No doubt pleasing for some, but grim for millions facing floods and drought.