China has been impacted by more drought-related disasters than any other country over the past three decades, with 34 events occurring between 1990 and 2023. The U.S. ranked second, with 18 drought events recorded during this period. In 2023, more than 29 million people were affected by drought worldwide.
Countries with the highest number of drought events worldwide from 1990 to 2023
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