Drought is caused by a lack of rainfall, causing serious water shortages. It can be fatal. Droughts can be triggered by natural causes and by human activity. The IRC is delivering life-saving support ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Much of the contiguous United States is under drought conditions as of April 16, 2026.

Droughts are becoming increasingly common due to rising global temperatures, including in the UK where unusually dry weather in 2022 led to water shortages and hosepipe bans. But in other parts of the ...