noun
drought damage; drought disaster
Refers to damage or disaster caused by drought, especially in agricultural contexts.
今年の干害で米の収穫が激減した。
This year's drought damage caused a sharp drop in the rice harvest.
干害に強い品種の開発が進められている。
Development of drought-resistant varieties is underway.
Compound of 干 (drought) and 害 (damage). The alternate form 旱害 uses the less common character 旱, also meaning drought.