Drought and Overgrazing: When drought conditions persist in agricultural areas, it can lead to overgrazing of watershed lands, as there is not enough vegetation to support the normal grazing habits of livestock. Overgrazing can occur when there is not enough vegetation to support the normal grazing habits of livestock, and animals are forced to graze on smaller areas of land more intensively. This can lead to soil degradation, as the soil is subjected to increased trampling and erosion.

Hydrophobic Soil: As the soil becomes degraded, it can become hydrophobic, meaning that it repels water rather than absorbing it. This can lead to flash flooding, as the water is unable to infiltrate the soil and instead runs off the surface, causing erosion and carrying sediment and debris with it.

Flooding and Silt Transportation: Silt transportation can also occur as a result of soil degradation and flash flooding. When the soil is not able to absorb water, it can become loose and prone to erosion. As the water flows over the surface, it can carry the loose soil with it, leading to silt transportation. This can cause problems downstream, as the increased sediment load can cause rivers and streams to become more shallow and narrow, leading to increased erosion and potentially even more flash flooding.