Dürren, or droughts, are prolonged periods of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages. They can significantly impact agriculture, as crops require sufficient water to grow. Droughts can also affect drinking water supplies and ecosystems, causing stress on plants and animals. The causes of droughts can vary, including natural climate patterns like El Niño and human activities such as deforestation and over-extraction of water resources. Droughts can have serious economic consequences, affecting food prices and livelihoods, particularly in regions heavily reliant on agriculture.