Describes a region with very low rainfall, often with only desert vegetation (4)

I believe the answer is:

arid

(Other definitions for arid that I've seen before include "Parched and barren" , "Dry and unfertile" , "Without water" , "Drought-hit" , "Dry and sere" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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