At the end of October 2021, moderate to exceptional drought affected 25.9% of North America, 0.7% less than September 2021. Moderate to exceptional drought affected 17.9% of the North American population in October, which is a decrease from September’s 18.0%. The area affected by the worst drought categories (extreme to exceptional drought) decreased to about 8.7% at the end of October, while the population affected by the worst drought categories decreased to about 7.1%. At the end of October 2

A look at drought conditions in Pa., Nj., as officials urge people to conserve water