Overall Green alert Drought for Northern Great Plains (Canada-USA)-2019
in Canada

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 6 months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID DR 1013252
Name: Northern Great Plains (Canada-USA)-2019
Countries: Canada
Start Date: End of Feb 2019
Duration: 187 days
Impact: Minor impact for agricultural drought in 38961 km2
More info: Global Drought Observatory

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Global Leaders Call for Urgent Action on Climate AdaptationTue, 10 Sep 2019 02:13:00 +0200.

Following are statements by Commissioners and the Managing Partners: High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: “Today, climate crisis affects countless lives and the enjoyment of a range of huma
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Government of Canada invests in protecting residents of the Lower Laur ... Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:52:00 +0200.

DEUX-MONTAGNES, QC Sept. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - Last spring's flooding had dramatic consequences for numerous communities and their residents across Quebec . This is why it's essential to support them in adapting to more and more frequent and inte
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