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Meaning of water deficit
What is meant by water deficit?
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- 1 States that demand is greater than supply or needs cannot be met.
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Water deficit is when water demand is greater than supply, so there is not enough water to meet people's needs.
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Water deficit means dry weather.
A deficit is about demand being greater than supply; dry weather alone does not define it.