Phoenix is nearing a record for the longest dry spell, having gone 154 days without measurable rainfall due to worsening drought conditions across Arizona. This situation is influenced by La Nina, which tends to make the region drier. The last significant rainfall was recorded on August 22. Over the past six years, rainfall has consistently been below average, exacerbating the drought and increasing risks of wildfires and crop failures. Temperature records were also significantly affected, highlighting the severe impact of climate change in the area.
As of Saturday, there had been no recorded rainfall in America's fifth largest city for 154 consecutive days— the second longest dry spell on record.
The climate crisis is making Phoenix drier and hotter. Last year was the hottest year ever recorded on the planet.
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