Gripped by drought, drenched by rain, Mississippi basin sees climate extremes
An unusually large beach is revealed across from Greenbelt Park in Downtown Memphis due to low water levels in the Mississippi River. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Drought is affecting the region even as climate change-induced increases in rainfall amount and intensity have been documented.
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Mississippi River Mississippi River basin drought Flooding rainfall Global WarmingMississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
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