His father had himself gone as a messenger when drought threatened the land.

Ethiopia also saw a drought threaten its already frail farm lands in 2007.

The long drought here threatens to push even more farmers into economic ruin.

In Navajo country, a long drought threatened the livestock.

But now the land itself turns against the family as a severe drought threatens crops and livestock.

In 1961, a drought threatened the tribe with starvation.

The drought that has come with spring threatens May's flowers.

However, at the same time, drought and war were threatening the country with renewed famine.

The drought is threatening to force water rationing in many communities.

The town's fortunes began to change in the summer of 1920, when a severe drought threatened the crops.