This is the 1999th most frequent Catalan word.
sequera
"Drought."
Here, 'sequera' refers to a prolonged period of dry weather affecting agriculture.
La sequera ha afectat els cultius de la regió.
The drought has affected the crops of the region.
In this sentence, 'sequera' denotes the drought's impact on potable water resources.
La sequera també influencia la disponibilitat d’aigua potable.
The drought also affects the availability of drinking water.
Here, 'sequera' is used metaphorically to indicate scarcity, not specifically related to weather.