一场突然的中西部干旱影响到五个州,正在损害作物、牲畜和供水,专家警告说,这种干旱的频率越来越频繁。 A sudden Midwest drought, affecting five states, is harming crops, livestock, and water supplies, with experts warning of increasing frequency.

中西部再次发生旱灾,影响密苏里、伊利诺伊、印第安纳、密歇根和俄亥俄州,一些地区为中度至极端干旱。 A drought has returned to the Midwest, affecting Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, with some areas in moderate to extreme drought. 农民正在努力应对大豆不均的成熟期和火灾风险增加的问题,而玉米产量则相对稳定。 Farmers are struggling with uneven soybean maturation and increased fire risks, while corn yields remain relatively stable. 畜牧生产者面临牧场和水源日益减少的问题,迫使他们早日使用冬季干草。 Livestock producers face dwindling pastures and water sources, forcing early use of winter hay. 90%以上的印第安纳州处于干旱状态,一些地区降雨量低于正常降雨量10英寸。 Over 90% of Indiana is in drought, with some regions 10 inches below normal rainfall. 气候学家说干旱很快到来, 恢复需要持续降雨。 Climatologists say the dry spell arrived quickly, and recovery will require sustained rain. 密苏里州和其他州的官员已宣布了干旱警报。 Officials in Missouri and other states have declared drought alerts. 专家们警告说,反复发生的短期干旱可能变得更加常见,使未来生长季节的挑战更加复杂。 Experts warn repeated short-term droughts may become more common, compounding challenges for future growing seasons.