美国大部分地区在圣诞节期间没有降雨, 干旱状况不断恶化,
No rain is forecast for much of the U.S. through Christmas, worsening drought conditions and prompting water conservation efforts.
美国大部分地区的圣诞节预计不会下雨, 引起对一些地区干旱状况恶化的担忧, 虽然官方表示现在宣布大面积干旱为紧急事件还为时过早。
No rain is expected through Christmas across much of the U.S., raising concerns about worsening drought conditions in some regions, though officials say it's too early to declare a widespread drought emergency.
气象学家指出,干燥趋势是与当前气候变化有关的更广泛模式的一部分,一些地区的土壤湿度已经低于平均水平,流水量减少。
Meteorologists note the dry trend is part of a broader pattern linked to ongoing climate shifts, with some areas already experiencing below-average soil moisture and reduced streamflow.
虽然孤立的降雨是可能的,但长期干旱已促使地方官员鼓励节水。
While isolated rainfall is possible, the prolonged dry spell has prompted local officials to encourage water conservation.