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So the land is drying up

This expression refers to drought, when no rain falls for a long time.

wasting away

becoming weak and dying because of sickness or lack of food

are being taken away

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "are dying" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)