Record heatwave in the US and the worst drought in 56 years

[Jazzy]

The United States is experiencing its widest-spread drought in 56 years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that some 55 percent of the contiguous United States, particularly in the Midwest, suffered from drought last month. The percentage is the largest since 1956, when drought spanned 58% of the country.



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Some of these pictures are just heartbreaking.

 

[Evil Eye]

Was that corn meant for human consumption?

 

[Jazzy]

As far as I know, yes. These poor farmers in the affected areas have lost all their crops.

 

[Evil Eye]

Are they going to be compensated by the government?