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flag California ends 25-year drought; 39 states still face drought amid worsening climate trends.

flag California has ended a 25-year drought, becoming the only U.S. state free of drought or abnormal dryness as of January 2026, thanks to a record-breaking winter of atmospheric river storms that boosted reservoirs and snowpack. flag Meanwhile, over two-thirds of the U.S. faces drought, with 39 states affected, driven by climate change, persistent La Niña, and a northern Pacific marine heat wave. flag The West, especially the Mountain West, suffers record-low snowpack, threatening water supplies and winter tourism, while the East sees worsening dry conditions. flag Experts warn of prolonged drought impacts, with climate trends making droughts more frequent and severe.

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