The west is in the midst of a severe drought and this happens. Go figure. Burning Man Closed For Two Days, The Playa Is Officially Rained Out Read story @ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/25/burning-man-closed_n_5712011.html Burning Man Reopens After Rain Delays Festival @ http://time.com/3181635/burning-man-rain/