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US drought eases to 45.05% of territory
13/10/2026
As of October 13, 2026, 45.05% of the United States and Puerto Rico was in drought (53.73% in the contiguous 48 states), down 9.5% from a month ago; it affected 97.0 million people, down 6.2% from a month ago.
U.S. Drought Monitor / Drought.gov (2026)
National Integrated Drought Information System. (2026, October 13). National Current Conditions. Drought.gov. https://www.drought.gov/current-conditions