Drought

Dry in the Rio Grande Basin
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Dry in the Rio Grande Basin

Amid drought in southern Texas and northern Mexico, Amistad Reservoir has hit record-low levels.

Published Aug 22, 2024

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Drought Parches Mexico
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Drought Parches Mexico

Dry weather is putting extra strain on the systems that deliver water to Mexico City.  

Published Jun 7, 2024

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Parched Kafue Flats
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Parched Kafue Flats

Severe drought in Zambia jeopardizes electricity supplies and food security for millions of people.

Published Apr 30, 2024

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Severe Drought in Southern Africa
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Severe Drought in Southern Africa

One of the driest growing seasons in decades has decimated crops and left millions hungry.

Published Apr 22, 2024

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The Mississippi is Mighty Parched
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The Mississippi is Mighty Parched

In September, low water levels made it more challenging to ship goods down the river and allowed a wedge of saltwater to move upstream.

Published Sep 29, 2023

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