Droughts increase the potential for wildland fires .
Farmers, cattle ranchers, and people using water catchment systems are the most severely affected by drought. Big Island papaya grower William Julian stands near some of his drought-damaged trees. The trees have fruit now, but Julian predicts that in five months they will produce 75 percent less fruit. Click here to read the full article from the Star Bulletin. Drought exacerbates the problem of ensuring a sustainable yield of potable water.