It's hotter and dryer than normal around here

Recent headlines want to insure that the reader is aware of drought conditions.  Worst drought in 30 years!  Worst drought in 50 years! I'm guessing, they are just guessing when the worst drought in recorded history was. If the numbers were accurate, then it's logical they'd all be the same. I can attest it's the worst drought in at least ten years for sure.  That's how long I've been here.  This year's rainy season started off fairly normal, but soon changed to a second hot and dry season.  I've had to rely on tap water to top off my pool and water the plants, most of the last five months.  Usually my tanks are full of rainwater this time of year. Yes! There is a severe drought and the dominoes are falling. Fish farmers are encouraged to sell off their stock before it's cooked alive. Cassava workers are being laid off en mass. Government agencies are in a mad dash rush to dig wells, thousands of them. Many farmers have stopped farming due to lack of water It's hotter than normal  During the last 30 days, temperatures have been 3 to 6C hotter this year compared to the past four years MeoWeather In Tao Ngoi, the site of the recent illuminated boat festival, they are inviting volunteers to come this weekend and help dam the river  Traditionally, November, December, and January are the driest months in this region. At the moment we are experiencing a 'weak' El Nino, which is expected to last through February 2013. El Nino typically brings drought conditions to this area. If this drought is indeed here for an extended stay, there's another domino sure to wobble: Food Prices