The forecasting results show that before the year 2000,1997 will be the most severe drought year with not only severe drought damage but also long drought period.

预测结果表明：2000年前，1997年将是黄淮海流域地区最大的干旱年，不仅旱情重而且持续时间长；

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He said drought had led to severe crop failure for the second year running.

他说干旱已连续两年造成严重农作物歉收。

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Moreover, after the pampas suffered a severe drought last year, they are now enjoying a bumper harvest.

再者，去年彭巴草原发生严重干旱后，他们现在正享受农产丰收。

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This time last year much of England was suffering a severe drought with seven water companies in the south east enforcing hosepipe bans and restrictions.

BBC: Lake Vyrnwy in Powys