While the Valley picked up some rain last week, the drought status did not change much from last week. The U.S. Drought Monitor releases its report every Thursday, although the data only runs ...

The Drought Statement discusses recent rainfall compared to historical records and the impacts on soil moisture and water resources. For over 50 years these statements have reported on the extent and ...

Australia is prone to drought partly because of its geography. Our continent spans the latitudes of the subtropical high pressure belt. This is an area of sinking, dry, stable air and usually clear ...