How Does The Worst Droughts And Famines In History Work?

The worst droughts and famines happen when people don’t have enough food for a long time because there’s not enough rain to grow crops.

Imagine your favorite snack is candy bars, and you only get one every few weeks instead of every day. That would be tough, right? That’s like what happens during big droughts, the ground doesn’t get enough water, so plants can't grow well, and there isn’t much food to eat.

A drought is when it doesn’t rain for a very long time. Rain is like the water that helps plants drink and grow. If a plant doesn’t get enough water, it gets sad and stops growing, just like how you might feel if you forgot to drink your water all day.

A famine happens when there isn’t enough food for people to eat. It’s like if you had a big party with lots of friends, but then the snacks ran out, and no one brought any more, everyone would be hungry!

Sometimes droughts cause famines because crops don’t grow well, so there's not much food. People might have to walk far to find water or food, just like when you go on a long trip to get your favorite toy.