1.   A year-long drought has reduced output in the industry.

2.   Corn prices gained after a report showed that a drought would reduce South African exports of the crop.

3.   Drought has reduced the Columbia River runoff so far this year to about half of what is considered normal.

4.   Endesa is currently buying more expensive electricity from thermal power producers to fulfill its sales commitments as the drought reduces capacity at its hydro-electric plants.

5.   The drought reduced its power production.

6.   The drought has reduced water levels at dams in central Chile, lessening their generating capacity.

7.   The rally was dampened by concern that a recent drought may reduce profits at electricity generators that rely on hydro-electric power plants.

8.   The year-long drought reduced demand for fertilizers, depressing sales and profits, he said.

9.   Electricity largely comes from dams, and a severe drought is reducing the water supply and raising prices.

10.   Hudson said the drought reduced the quality of his cotton and lowered yields, even in irrigated fields.