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Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water supply and food prices

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Alan Day

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues.

Source: Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water supply and food prices | CBS News

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