As the storm continued, the supply of fresh water began to dwindle, causing concern among the residents. The number of participants in the event started to dwindle as the weather grew colder. His interest in the hobby began to dwindle after he realized he no longer had time to dedicate to it. The town's population has dwindled over the years due to the closure of the local factory. The resources in the forest began to dwindle as illegal logging continued to increase.