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< 0.4 |
extreme |
Major loss of crops and pasture, extreme fire danger, total water shortages, drying of deep reservoirs and usage restrictions |
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0.4 - 0.6 |
severe |
Wider scale of loss of crops and pastures, imposed water rationing and livestock migration |
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0.6 - 0.8 |
moderate |
Damage to crops, pastures, drying of shallow reservoirs; voluntary water rationing |
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0.8 - 1.0 |
mild |
Going into drought, short term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops. Also coming out of a drought – water deficits, partial loss of crops and pasture |
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> 1.0 |
normal |
No drought |
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