August 2024 Drought Climate and Impacts Summaries
Drought spreads in parts of the South and Midwest, improves along the East Coast
Drought impacts continue in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, despite some relief from Tropical Storm Debby
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Dry Horizons August 2024
Researchers use AI to map drought-prone regions in Canada
Case study shares tribal weather and climate insights in the Sahel
New study deepens understanding of drought in the Amazon
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DroughtScape Summer 2024
Workshops in ACF Basin, Southwest foster regional drought resilience
Project builds on the GCDI to integrate drought vulnerability with social risk
Flash drought impacts crops, water supply, recreation and fire risk in the Southeast
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The Drought Center helps people, organizations and institutions build resilience to drought through monitoring and planning, and we are the academic partner and web host of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Our capabilities include climatology, social science and public engagement, and we work at all scales, from individual ranches to local, state and tribal government, and countries around the world.
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Drought is a normal part of nearly every climate on the planet. Planning ahead for variation in water supply helps reduce unpleasant surprises.
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