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Most of the Midwest is in drought — and there s no simple way to get out of it

Most of the Midwest is in drought — and there s no simple way to get out of it
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Most of the Midwest is in drought – and there s no simple way to get out of it

The lack of moisture has far-reaching implications, including on agriculture and water levels on the country's largest rivers.

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Most of Missouri and the Midwest are in drought And there s no simple way to get out of it | KCUR

Most of Missouri and the Midwest are in drought And there s no simple way to get out of it | KCUR
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Why droughts are so stubborn to get rid of

Changing rainfall amounts, soil conditions and river levels all complicate the situation, which kicked off with a stretch of dryness this spring.

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A rush toward summer

Despite a record-breaking snowpack this winter, in May 2023 snow-covered area for the western United States was only 106 precent of average, ranking eighth in the 23-year-satellite record.

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