Mexico drought threatens breadbasket as water runs dry
In Sonora and Sinaloa drought cuts water, cripples irrigation, and jeopardizes about half of Mexico's food crops. Officials warn heavy rains are not enough. winter wheat yields drop by half and up to 550 million dollars in imports may be needed. Groundwater in northern Sonora falls sharply as wells strain.
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