Drought in India

Do you remember when we played water games and had fun splashing around? Imagine if one day we didn't have any more water left to play with. That's what's happening in India in some places. A drought is when there isn't enough water for people to drink and use for their crops.

India is a big country with many different types of weather. Some parts of the country are very dry and hot, and it doesn't rain very often. That means the ground gets very dry and the crops and plants can't grow. Without enough rain, wells and rivers also start to run dry, and people have to walk long distances to get water. It makes it hard to grow food, too, and that can make it hard to feed everyone.

Droughts have happened in India before, but scientists say they are becoming more common because of climate change. That means the weather patterns are changing and making it harder for rain to fall in some places.

People are trying to help by drilling more wells, building dams, and using water more efficiently. They are also finding ways to grow crops that don't need as much water. But these things can be really hard and expensive to do, and not everyone can afford them. That's why it's important for everyone to work together to save water and try to prevent droughts from happening in the first place.