Russian+Drought+2010

= __**Russian Drought ( Summer 2010 )**__ = A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region lacks of water supply. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and of the affected region. Although droughts can persist for several years, even a short, intense drought can cause significant damage and harm the local economy.

1. Cause of the Drought 2. Impacts of the Drought 3. Measures Taken by Russian Government 4. References

In 2010, the Russian Federation experienced the worst drought since 1937. The areas affected area are Central Russia ( Volga Basin  and Northern Caucasus ), Southern Russia and Eastern Russia. The most critical-hit area in the drought was Central Russia, near Moscow. This drought lasted for more than a month, from 29 July to 2 September.

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