drought: Quick Facts

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How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods • Nov. 6, 2026, 11:43 AM ET (BBC)

Mount Morgan residents welcome new water pipeline after drought • Nov. 4, 2026, 5:58 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

New study reveals where drought and extreme heat converge across Oman • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Phys.org)

Drought without borders: The world under heat stress • Oct. 29, 2026, 6:17 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)

As Water Crisis Continues, Backup Water Supply in The Colorado River Basin Is Also Drying Up • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (ScienceAlert)

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Infographic showing a world map with locations of major ongoing and historical droughts, including California, the Dust Bowl, and the Ethiopian famine, plus visible signs, economic effects, and social impacts of drought.

The Los Angeles River flows through a wide concrete channel with only small pools of water and exposed sandy bottom, surrounded by suburban homes and trees under a blue sky.

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