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Heavy rain is still hitting California. A few reservoirs figured out how to capture more for droughtDecades-old rules mean most reservoirs aren't allowed to fill up in the winter. A new approach using weather forecasts is helping some save more water to help with California's drought.
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A single irrigation district in California, along the Mexican border, takes more water from the Colorado River than all of Arizona and Nevada. It's under pressure to use less.
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Record warm August temperatures in South Florida, combined with rainfall deficits, play a role in current drought conditions.
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Severe drought is forcing some ranchers to send cattle to slaughter early. That's sparked a temporary glut in beef that's leading to lower prices, but it won't last.
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Dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago were recently uncovered in a Texas state park after drought conditions caused parts of Paluxy River to dry up.
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Zimbabwe's elephant population is growing, but climate change makes rainfall unpredictable. Animals travel farther in search of water now and often end up clashing with villagers for scarce resources
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An unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of the European continent, damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions and causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species.
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A good rainstorm can be welcome in dry or drought conditions. But when the ground is parched, rain water can fail to saturate the ground, resulting in the risk for a flash flood.
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The Florida Forest Service said homeowners living in woodsy areas can do things now to help save their homes in case of a wildfire. That 's because once a homeowner can smell the smoke it's often time to leave.
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A drought is developing across most of the Sunshine State, and little relief is expected over the next few weeks.
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Winter is typically the driest season of the year in Florida, and according to NOAA a drought may be developing this year due to the return of La Niña.
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From the Great Plains to the California coast, a powerful "heat dome" is setting records. This one is stronger and bigger and is appearing earlier than normal.