Because the drought lasted into 1926, the population continued to decline.
The drought, the worst in the recorded history of the region, had lasted four years and would last another two after the camp was over.
The most severe modern drought has lasted six.
Local populations can be wiped out if a drought lasts for multiple years.
Couple years back, I'd figured that the short drought would last another year.
The drought had lasted now for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended.
This drought has lasted four and one-third seasons.
The longer the drought lasts, the more is the atmosphere surcharged with water.
It can be found in somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months.
A severe drought lasted from 1968 to 1974, leading to food shortages and growing dissatisfaction with the government.