Drought Collection (page 4)

Cactus in a botanic garden. Spines. Close-up. Dalat. Vietnam

Empty fountains are seen in Adderley Street in central Cape Town, South Africa, January 28, 2018. Picture taken January 28, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

A man walks next to a tree during a dust storm in Kabul, Afghanistan August 20, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An Uromastyx lizard, also known as a dabb lizard, crosses a road in a desert near Tabuk April 19, 2013. The lizards, which are considered a delicacy in some parts of the Middle East

A hot-air balloon at sunrise in the Namib Naukluft area of Namibia
A hot-air balloon at sunrise over the barren desert in the Namib Naukluft area of Namibia

Dead trees below the dunes in Sossusvlei in Namibia
Dead trees, which are probably hundreds of years old, lying below the apricot-coloured dunes in Deadvlei. This is in the Sossusvlei area of Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia

Cars on a dusty desert road in Namibia
Two cars being driven along a dusty road in the Namib Naukluft area of Namibia

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. A camel with a traditional carved bell in a traditional Somali Boma

Goreme at Night, Cappadocia, Turkey

View of river from Ponte Santa Maria Maddalena, Province of San Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Dry Binga waterfalls, Kwanza Sul, Angola, Africa

Bihar, drought India Bihar. Date of Photograph:1965

Arid land, Cecina Cecina. Date of Photograph:04/1961

California native oak trees grow in the valleys between rolling hills in the East Bay, not far east of San Francisco Bay

Evening sunlight shine on the serene, rolling hills of the East Bay, just east of San Francisco Bay, California. This area abuts Oakland and Berkeley

Clouds sweep over the serene, scenic hills of the East Bay, just east of San Francisco Bay, Northern California

Trails meander through the grass-covered hills of the East Bay, just a few miles from San Francisco Bay in Northern California

Sand dune in Sahara Desert at sunset, Algeria

Sand dune in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Saharan Cypress, very rare coniferous tree in Tassili N'Ajjer, Sahara Desert, Algeria

Sand dune background in Sahara Desert at sunset

Bizarre rock formations in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Gravel road and beautiful landscape with sunset sky in Namibia, Africa Gravel road and beautiful landscape with sunset sky in Namibia, Africa

The San Francisco Bay Area has a complex network of infrastructure that supports one of the most populous areas on the west coast of the U.S

High clouds and blue skies form a canopy over the serene hills of Livermore, California. This region turns from brown to green during winter months

Road in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Evening sunlight shines on the rolling hills in Northern California. These beautiful, golden hills turn green once winter brings seasonal rains

Dead trees in Dead Vlei - Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Dead tree in Dead Vlei - Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Great sand dunes of Sahara Desert at sunset in Algeria

Ancient rock engraving in Sahara Desert, Tadrart, Algeria

Sand dunes of Sahara Desert, Tadrart, Algeria

Sand dune with footprints at sunrise, Sahara Desert, Algeria

Sand dunes and rocks of Sahara Desert, Tadrart, Algeria

Great sand dunes of Sahara Desert in Algeria

Freshwater from a stream tumbles down a rocky cliff face forming a beautiful waterfall in a wild California forest

Sand dune in Sahara Desert

Sand dunes of Sahara Desert, Algeria

Bizarre sandstone cliff in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Sand dune in Sahara Desert at sunset, Tadrart, Algeria

Rocks of Sahara Desert, Tassili N'Ajjer, Algeria

Sand dunes and rocks, Sahara Desert, Algeria

Single tree in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Footprints on sand dune, Sahara Desert, Algeria

Sand dune climbing at sunrise, Sahara Desert, Algeria

Dead tree in Namib Desert Dead tree in Dead Vlei - Sossusvlei, Namib desert, Namibia

Dot of sossusvlei
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Drought at Dorking, Surrey. December 1934

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"Drought: A Harsh Reality Unveiled in Namibia's Desolate Landscapes" As the scorching sun beats down on the dunes of Namib Naukluft Park, a hauntingly beautiful yet desolate scene unfolds. The once vibrant landscape now stands as a testament to the relentless grip of drought. Towering sand formations, like ancient sentinels, stretch endlessly towards the horizon. In 1936, Arthur Rothstein captured an eerie sight over the Texas panhandle—a dust storm swirling ominously amidst barren fields. This image serves as a stark reminder of how they are ravage entire regions, leaving devastation in its wake. The Great Depression era saw another poignant portrayal of drought's impact through Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Migrant Mother. " It depicts anguish etched upon a mother's face as she struggles to provide for her family during these challenging times. Even wildlife bears witness to nature's wrath. Amidst a fierce dust storm in Namibia, a male lion roams alongside gemsboks and ostriches—symbols of resilience against adversity. A transparent man walking through an arid desert symbolizes humanity grappling with water scarcity—a plight that affects countless lives worldwide. In Australia's Outback, an old rusty car stands abandoned—an emblematic relic of communities left parched by prolonged dry spells. Sossusvlei unveils yet another heartbreaking spectacle—the lifeless remains of trees beneath towering dunes. Nature weeps silently at this loss while reminding us of our responsibility to protect precious resources. Amidst this crisis, Gladys Berejiklian makes an important water announcement—highlighting urgent measures needed to combat drought and safeguard future generations from its devastating consequences. Traveling back in time to Montana during 1936 reveals another chapter in America’s struggle with drought—a man fleeing both parched lands and swarming grasshoppers; his determination mirroring the resilience of those who refuse to succumb.