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At the drought's peak in July 2002, about 72% of the country was in drought, according to the Drought Monitor.
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Meteorologists and activists are divided on the drought's causes – some point to hurricanes in the Atlantic which may have sapped humidity from the Amazon while others blame forest fires for stifling rainfall or speculate that early effects of global warming may already be reshaping the region's climate patterns.
Drought brings Amazon tributary to lowest level in a century Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro 2010
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President Felipe Calderón has authorized the use of some $2.5 billion to mitigate the drought's effects with measures like improved water infrastructure and the delivery of drinking water.
Mexico Drought Chokes Cattle, Crops Jean Guerrero 2012
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We were going to go down next week to S.A. but the drought's been so bad that there are literally no bluebonnets this year.
Greetings from Texas! | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009
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The drought's impact on power generation and commerce, Kimball adds, highlights the complexity of the problem.
China Grapples with Worst Drought in More Than 50 Years 2011
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"I don't think the drought's continuation will cause agricultural production to plummet," said Mexico's Agriculture Minister Francisco Mayorga.
Mexico Drought Chokes Cattle, Crops Jean Guerrero 2012
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Even though the drought is expected to continue, Mexican officials say the drought's worst effects on agriculture are expected to have peaked thanks to rising corn output in the southern part of Mexico.
Mexico Drought Chokes Cattle, Crops Jean Guerrero 2012
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Wortham's farm is a perfect picture of the drought's landscaping effects.
John Harden: Texas Drought Makes Search for Hay Difficult, Expensive John Harden 2011
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The group hardest hit by the drought's effect are the country's youngest inhabitants.
Niger Drought Leaves Millions On The Brink Of Starvation 2010
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"And you found out the drought's not a freak weather thing?"
Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010
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