Collocations for drought - noun

devastating, extreme, severe, terrible, worst
It has been the worst drought in the country's history.

long, prolonged
summer

have
England has had several summer droughts in recent years.

cause
break, end
A week of good rains has broken the drought.

survive, tolerate, withstand
plants that can withstand drought

affect sth
Large areas of Africa are affected by severe drought.

conditions
resistance, tolerance
crops that are chosen for their drought tolerance

during a/the drought, in a/the drought
Some of the newer plants in the garden died during the drought.

in times of drought
months, years, etc. of drought