Drought

Summer Heat Wave in South America
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Summer Heat Wave in South America

February 2025 was a scorcher, with record temperatures in parts of Brazil and notable heat in Argentina.

Published Feb 28, 2025

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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere
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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere

An unusual number of tropical storms churned across the planet’s southern oceans simultaneously in February 2025.

Published Feb 27, 2025

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Drought Expands Across the U.S.
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Drought Expands Across the U.S.

Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.

Published Nov 1, 2024

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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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