Widespread Drought: Over 45% of the US and Puerto Rico is currently experiencing drought.

Rising Impact: The number of people affected by drought has increased significantly in the past month.

Agricultural Impact: Over 318 million acres of crops are affected by drought.

Climate Change: Global warming and increased temperatures are exacerbating drought conditions.

Water Cycle Imbalance: The world’s water cycle is out of balance, leading to water scarcity for billions of people.

Complex Factors: Droughts can occur even with slightly more rain if the rainfall is infrequent or intense.

Read more at The Guardian.