1.   The Misbourne is just one of many rivers and streams that have fallen victim to the recent drought and the increase in demand for water in the south.

2.   And recent harsh droughts have made life without running water all the more difficult.

3.   A recent drought and increased competition may slash profits in the electricity industry this year.

4.   By contrast, shares in the sugar producer Empresas Iansa SA slumped as the recent drought forced it to import more sugar to meet demand, analysts said.

5.   By most statistical records, diseases related to malnourishment have claimed the lives of at least several dozen Tarahumara children annually during the recent drought.

6.   Chile has been forced to depend even more on coal because of recent droughts, which have cut the availability of hydroelectric power.

7.   Colbun moved into the red in November as the recent drought forced it to buy more expensive electricity from thermal producers to meet its sales commitments.

8.   Concern about water scarcity has heightened because of a recent drought in northern regions, which some scientists fear is linked to global climate change.

9.   Corn and soybean prices fell for a third day as rain in South America eased recent drought conditions that threatened crops of two leading producers.

10.   Concern a recent drought will harm the earnings of hydro-electric power generators also depressed stock prices, Tolosa said.