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BOULDER, Colo. – As of Dec. 26, abnormal dryness or drought are currently affecting approximately 3,825,000 people in Kansas, which is about 100% of the state’s population.

Just three months ago, nearly 60 percent of Kansas had no drought, thanks to abundant spring rains across much of the state.

All of northwest Kansas is abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Moderate drought conditions start just south of Ellis County, to include Rush, Ness and Barton counties.