Navajo Nation Declares Drought Emergency as Water Shortages and Wildfire Risks Intensify

Navajo Nation Declares Drought Emergency as Water Shortages and Wildfire Risks Intensify

The Navajo Nation has declared a state of emergency in response to worsening drought conditions across the Southwest, citing growing threats to water resources, agriculture, livestock and public safety. The declaration was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Navajo Commission on Emergency Management following months of below-average rainfall and escalating drought impacts throughout the region. Source

Drought emergency at largest Native American reservation in the US could create ripple effect

The Navajo National Commission on Emergency Management — the largest Native American reservation in the United States — has officially declared a State of Emergency due to severe, ongoing drought conditions.Authorities said drought conditions are impacting communities across the Navajo Nation.THESE EVERYDAY COMMODITIES MAY COST YOU MORE AS SEVERE DROUGHT TRICKLES DOWN TO CONSUMERSNavajo Nation President Buu Van Nygren approved a resolution that …