DOWN
1) A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or the western Pacific Oceans.
2) A long period of time during which no rain falls.
3) A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
4) An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
5) An extreme scarcity of food.
ACROSS
1) A violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage.
6) A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
7) A destructive burning of something.