Extreme lack of rainfall (7)

I believe the answer is:

drought

(Other definitions for drought that I've seen before include "Lack of rain" , "Period of abnormal dryness" , "Prolonged shortage of rain" , "Hot drug (anag)" , "Severe water shortage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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