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Drought worsens across the Colorado River Basin as exceptional and extreme drought conditions expand in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin despite recent storms, raising concerns over water supply, wildfires, and long-term conservation efforts.
Record heat intensifies drought in Colorado River Basin states; severe conditions expand in Arizona, California, and Wyoming, says October 10 report.
Mixed changes seen in Colorado River Basin drought conditions
Drought conditions in the Southwest saw mixed changes, with local improvements in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico, but worsening conditions in parts of Utah and Wyoming.
U.S. Drought Monitor may not be keeping up with climate change
The U.S. Drought Monitor may not fully account for the impacts of climate change, as emerging trends complicate drought classification and management.