A series of storms drenched Arizona in late September and early October and helped ease short-term drought conditions.

Widespread recent rains and snow have brought considerable changes to the drought map, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw degradations across the areas of the Plains, Upper Midwest, and Florida, while rainfall during the past week led to improvements in drought-affected areas of the ...

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In the U.S., greater exposure to drought and extreme heat often overlaps with poverty, older housing, and limited health insurance.

Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture. By Scott Dance Reporting from Washington Federal officials on Friday ...