A summer drought is a prolonged period of abnormally dry weather during the hottest months, marked by severe soil moisture deficits and reduced water supplies. It impacts agriculture, stressing crops and livestock, while also heightening wildfire risks and straining municipal reservoirs. Water managers, farmers, and climate scientists use drought indices to monitor conditions and implement conservation strategies, ultimately benefiting communities through proactive resource planning.
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