The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 79.29% of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, with 10.71% of the state in extreme drought, according to a report released this week.

Over 2.2 million Missourians live in drought-affected areas.

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                    </figure><p>The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 79.29% of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, with 10.71% of the state in extreme drought, according to a report released this week.</p><p>Over 2.2 million Missourians live in drought-affected areas.</p>

Over 72 percent of Missouri still in drought conditions