drought damage; drought disaster
Refers to damage or disaster caused by drought, especially in agricultural contexts.
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.
Standard kanji spelling for drought damage.
Alternate kanji spelling using 旱 (drought); less common than 干害.
Compound of 干 (drought) and 害 (damage). The alternate form 旱害 uses the less common character 旱, also meaning drought.