Worst of the Drought Spreads in 48 Contiguous U.S. States
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The worst level of drought in the contiguous 48 U.S. states reached its highest point in a year as the dryness that crippled crops, narrowed shipping channels and thinned livestock herds hangs on.
At least 6.4 percent of the region is now in the grip of “exceptional” drought, the most since the 8.1 percent recorded Nov. 22, 2011, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.