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1. Water-supply reservoirs become empty, wells dry up and there is acute water
shortage.
2. Groundwater level is also depleted because of less recharge.
3. Soil degradation and erosion occurs. Soil cracks because of shrinkage during
desiccation
4. There is extensive crop damage.
5. People become impoverished and there are diseases due to malnutrition.
6. Widespread damage to flora and fauna air including domestic animals.
NatalieR answered the question on June 7, 2022 at 13:38
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