干かんばつ

noun

drought; long dry spell

Refers to a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortage. Used in weather reports, agriculture, and general contexts.

• 今年ことしの干かんばつで農のう作さく物ぶつが大おおきな被ひ害がいを受うけた。

  This year's drought caused serious damage to the crops.

• 干かんばつ対たい策さくとして節せっ水すいが呼よびかけられている。

  Water conservation is being urged as a measure against the drought.