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El Niño Can’t Fix This Drought | Dayton News
Drought gripping the West and Plains is turning dire, with extreme conditions stretching from Oregon to the Texas Panhandle—and forecasters warn relief may be a long time coming. A potentially powerful El Niño could bring rain, but its impact on the parched Plains is uncertain. Some experts are sounding the alarm with “mini Dust Bowl” warnings as the drought threatens crops, food prices, and water supplies. Even if winter rains arrive, they may not undo years of dryness or refill depleted reservoirs. This El Niño could be a monster, lasting into 2027—but whether it’s enough to break the…
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