Severe Drought Intensifies Across South Carolina, Heightening Wildfire Risks
• South Carolina faces severe drought, impacting over 97% of the state and mirroring conditions from 2002, 2007, 2011, and
• The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide burn ban due to increased wildfire risks amid prolonged dryness.
• Farmers in areas like Allendale County are struggling to plant crops without irrigation, highlighting the drought's severe agricultural impact.
South Carolina faces severe drought conditions statewide
South Carolina is currently facing a severe drought, impacting over 97% of the state and drawing comparisons to notable drought events in 2002, 2007, 2011, and 2012.
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