United States faces widespread drought affecting nearly 63 percent of the country
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Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 29
United States faces widespread drought affecting nearly 63 percent of the country
8 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 29
Nine states and Washington, D.C. are entirely in drought, with Utah seeing a 59% drop in precipitation since October.
Exceptional drought covers 23% of Florida, severely impacting agriculture and increasing wildfire risk; Georgia and North Carolina have implemented burn bans and water restrictions.
Drought is expected to persist into summer, with potential expansion in the Northwest and limited relief forecast; only Michigan and North Dakota remain drought-free nationwide.
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