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May 21, 2026

U.S. Drought Monitor

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Record US drought sparks worry about fires, water supply, food prices

April 25, 2026 Seth Borenstein
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. […]

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