Most of the United States is under some degree of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. And, much of the central part of the country is under “Extreme” or “Exceptional” drought.
Most of the U.S. affected by drought
![Drought Monitor, September 4, 2012](https://i0.wp.com/wildfiretoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Drought-Monitor-September-4-2012.jpg?fit=635%2C288&ssl=1)
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