"Vegetation turning brown, even on this scale, does not mean the plants have disappeared or died, as grass, shrubs and some trees can recover once rainfall returns, provided their root systems remain intact.
However, falling groundwater levels during prolonged dry periods can also remove an important backup water source for trees and other deep-rooted vegetation."
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First seen: 2026-07-31 ·
Last seen: 2026-07-31 ·
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