Industry analysts say the persistent drought would also threaten coffee bean output in the next 3 years.

业内人士分析认为，大旱还将持续影响咖啡豆今后3年的年度产量。

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The persistent drought has reduced water levels in the middle of the river to a "worrying level," driving up the danger of ships grounding.

持续的干旱已经使长江中段水位降至警戒线，增加了船舶搁浅的危险。

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While historically wet, the Southeast United States have seen persistent drought conditions over the past decade and legal conflicts over water.

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Ranchers and farmers have complained for years about the damage feral pigs can cause, but federal and state officials said the loss of crops, the spread of noxious weeds as the pigs carry seeds to new spots and the stress they put on endangered species and other wildlife is now worse due to a persistent drought that has hammered two-thirds of the country.

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