The phenomenon of climate variability has increasingly led to prolonged periods of inadequate rainfall globally, even during rainy seasons. This paper investigates the direct and indirect causes of drought in the Tse-Kucha community of Gboko LGA, Benue State, Nigeria, from 2000 to 2024. The study is based on Lucien Febvre's 1932 theory of environmental possibilism and utilizes frequency distribution, simple percentage, and Pearson correlation alongside time series analysis for statistical analysis of demographic data and hypothesis testing.

Primary data were gathered by administering 200 questionnaires to farmers using multi-stage sampling, while secondary data were sourced from recent journal articles. The findings reveal that drought in Tse-Kucha is significantly linked to seasonal changes and exacerbated by industrial activities at the Dangote cement factory located in the community.

Among other impacts, drought has caused substantial seasonal variability in annual rainfall patterns, with delayed onset and early cessation of the rainy season, leading to reduced rainfall frequency. Additionally, farmers have experienced lower crop yields, reduced incomes, and increased poverty. The study concludes that although drought events are natural, they have been intensified by human activities, contributing to increased poverty among farmers in the area.

Recommendations include implementing irrigation schemes, enhancing air pollution control at the Dangote Cement plant, providing effective compensation to community farmers by the cement factory management, and resettling farmers living near the factory.