Parts of Mexico Experiencing Worst Drought in 70 Years
MEXICO CITY (03/04/15) About 40 percent of Mexicos territory has been experiencing the worst drought in seven decades, President Felipe Calderon said.
Climate change has caused extreme weather events in Mexico in the past three years, ranging from torrential rains to severe droughts, Calderon said during an event held in connection with the celebration earlier this week of World Environment Day.
Mexico experienced its second worst drought in 60 years in 2009, while 2010 was the rainiest year on record and this year has seen parts of the country suffer from the worst drought in 70 years, the president said.
There are areas in Mexico where it has not rained since September, causing wildfires in states like Coahuila, where 193,000 hectares (476,543 acres) burned between March and April... -
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I understand Brazil is having drought problems of their own too. So many places experience severe droughts. I wonder if anyone has looked into the possibility that they're linked.