The current drought has left 257 million Americans under severe warnings with extreme conditions impacting Texas, Ohio, and several other states since last month.
Water conservation measures have become critical as states like Pennsylvania are asked to reduce consumption by 10 to 15 percent due to severe drought-induced water shortages.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration describes this event as a 'flash drought', characterized by rapid intensification due to high temperatures and low precipitation.
The drought, once covering only 12 percent of the U.S. in June, has now surged to encompass 87 percent by November, threatening water resources nationwide.
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