Record U.S. Drought Raises Wildfire, Water Shortage And Food Price Risks
Apr 18
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U.S. meteorologists and federal officials say a record drought this year is raising wildfire, water and food price risks across parts of the country. Officials say the drought is most severe in the West and extends into the Midwest and Southern Plains. That has left rivers low and reservoirs significantly reduced, increasing strain on cities, farmers and ranchers who depend on stored water.
