Drought Continues Across Alabama

Drought Continues Across Alabama

A new report says drought conditions are worsening quickly across Alabama. The latest federal assessment released Thursday shows more than three-quarters of the state is experiencing abnormally low rainfall. That compares to just 53 percent a week ago. In all, the U.S. Drought Monitor says about 2.2 million Alabamians live in areas affected by drought. Conditions are worst in northeastern…