1.   In arid Western states, which often get less rain in a summer than some Midwestern states can get in a day, ranching is a particularly risky career.

2.   Just like states that monitor fall foliage colors, arid states provide information about prime locations to see breathtaking displays of desert flowers.

3.   Two months before the monsoon is even due, the situation in the arid northwestern states of Gujarat and Rajasthan is already critical.

4.   Until now, Texas has largely avoided the contentious political fights over water familiar to arid Western states like Arizona.

5.   But gas pipelines, most power supply stations, phone lines and water service were knocked out in the arid state, which is prone to drought.

6.   But gas pipelines, most power supply stations, phone lines and water service were knocked out across the arid state, which is prone to drought.

7.   But gas pipelines, most power supply stations, phone lines and water service were knocked out in Gujarat, an arid state that is prone to drought.

8.   Sheik Isa transformed the arid Gulf state into a regional financial and tourist center, with manicured streets and green parks.

9.   The row has been exacerbated by a huge Turkish project to dam the river, and further reduce the flow of water to its arid neighbour state.