1.   And with the lack of rain and monsoons, dove will likely be found only in irrigated areas this year.

2.   Exclusively outdoor dogs have a greater risk of getting the disease, especially in heavily irrigated areas, or housing developments with artificial lakes.

3.   In Asia many irrigated areas have become saline or waterlogged.

4.   Farmers outside irrigated areas, including the northeastern provinces and upper northern region, will face severe water shortages.

5.   Agricultural production is also expected to stagnate as irrigated areas become scarce, according to WWI.

6.   The lack of water has led to serious trends -- large irrigated areas are decreasing in the world, while populations are increasing.