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SciDev.Net: Drought can hit crop yields hard
Droughts pose a "hidden risk" as they are poorly understood and lack reliable data that could inform mitigation strategies, says a report on global disaster risk.
Lack of systematic monitoring means that the risk of impeding drought is largely invisible despite having significant effects on agricultural production, rural livelihoods and economies, says 'Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2011: Revealing Risk, Redefining Development'.
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Lack of data on droughts hampers risk reduction efforts
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on July 4th, 2011
Posted in Water Conservation