CONTENTS
NDMC welcome two to team ...... 2
Third quarter drought summary: Drought still spreading ................ 3
Third quarter drought impacts: It was a hot, dry summer ........... 5
Drought management framework for Africa approved...................... 7
MENA region update................... 9
US Virgin Islands one step closer to its own drought monitor ........ 10
Montana looks to improve watershed resilience ................. 13
Tournament tackles hazards.....14
Web tool will help officials make drought-related decisions ......... 17
Dry Horizons launches ............. 1