> How many people in the USA southwest are affected by the mega drought? This is a bad example because the area has gone through similar mega droughts over the

> How many people in the USA southwest are affected by the mega drought? This is a bad example because the area has gone through similar mega droughts over the last 5000+ years. The Colorado river compact was setup after an unusually wet period and now that the flow has returned to normal they are paying the price.