Drought - USDA
2 days ago · The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map of drought conditions jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , USDA and the National Drought …
Drought - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 1, 2018 · Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, …
In support of these drought monitoring activities, the USDA Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) developed the Agriculture in Drought (AgInDrought) …
Drought: What to know about this global risk affecting billions
Aug 14, 2025 · The impacts of drought are wide-ranging, from devastating crops to slowing down the worldwide flow of trade. Here's what to know about this global risk.
Drought fuelling food insecurity, and other nature news
Jul 8, 2025 · This round-up contains some of the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top stories: The global impact of drought; Outcomes from the UN's development summit; …
Percent in Severe Drought (D2) Percent in Exceptional Drought (D4) Drought percentages are approximated using the U.S. Drought Monitor product. State contributions to national …
Droughts are getting worse and urgent action is needed, says UN
Aug 12, 2022 · Droughts are intensifying around the world due to climate change. The UN says solutions such as land restoration must be stepped up to combat the crisis.
USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by …
May 29, 2025 · “The Department of Agriculture is stepping up to support livestock producers by expediting disaster payments when drought and wildfires strike. Under President Trump’s …
USDA Delivers Immediate Relief to Farmers, Ranchers and Rural ...
FARGO, ND - April 22, 2025 — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, …
Drought and food insecurity in the greater Horn of Africa
Jul 30, 2024 · Millions in the greater Horn of Africa are facing acute hunger as the region faces one of the worst droughts in recent decades, compounded by years of conflict and instability, …