It is an arid region, almost a desert.

In Thailand it has already become too dry to grow rice in some parts of the country.

Cacti are plants that live in dry places.

The ground is parched and cracked, the tinder-dry grass crackles underfoot, and rain is desperately needed in our region.

It's the most arid landscape I've ever seen.

It rained yesterday after it had been dry for many months.