Washington: The U.S. state of California is currently suffering the worst drought in history. North and Southern California have suffered the largest drought due to climate change. The drought is not only affecting the farmers of the country but also putting billions of dollars in the economic burden on the state. About 40 million people are reportedly facing this problem.

According to state officials, the drought has burdened the state with $5.2 billion. If you estimate this amount in Indian rupees, it comes to about Rs. 4 lakh crores. Officials have said that with so many billions of dollars, water storage and water is being provided to communities. A $15 billion package has been released in California to tackle drought and protect people from the negative impact of environmental change. California's Natural Resources Secretary Wed Crowfoot has said that floods are a part of California's natural environment. But now the problem is deepening due to climate change.

He said the problem has increased this year due to record temperatures in winter and summer. California's second year of continuous flooding has worsened conditions. The state is said to be the worst since 1976-77. California Governor New Some has declared an emergency in 50 out of 58 villages in the state. Officials have ordered people to cut water use by 15 per cent.

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