Drought

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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A Rough Harvest for Kansas Wheat
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A Rough Harvest for Kansas Wheat

Prolonged drought in Kansas set the stage for what may be one of the state’s smallest wheat harvests in decades.

Published Jun 22, 2023

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Spain Browned by Drought
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Spain Browned by Drought

Unseasonable heat and meager rainfall parched the world’s largest olive oil producing region in spring 2023.

Published May 22, 2023

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Shrinking Reservoirs in Catalonia
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Shrinking Reservoirs in Catalonia

Heat and drought have parched reservoirs in northeastern Spain.

Published Apr 26, 2023

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Heavy Rains Hit Drought-Stricken Horn of Africa
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Heavy Rains Hit Drought-Stricken Horn of Africa

Water overtopped the banks of the Shabelle and Juba rivers, affecting hundreds of thousands of people in Ethiopia and Somalia.

Published Apr 14, 2023

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