It sounds as if the entire world experiences the same. The cracked soil will at least let the rain, once it rains, get deep into the soil..
Who knows nature repeats itself. The Maya, a great ancient culture, also died because of a lack of water.
It also wouldn't surprise me if humans influence the weather and use it to conquer, to set lockdowns and to enslave.
Hopefully, this drought won't last long; may conditions improve quickly and rain fall soon.