California's drought conditions have seen improvement following a series of rainstorms fueled by atmospheric rivers, reducing the percentage of drought-affected areas from 66.7% to 58.2%. Despite this relief, significant portions of the state still experience moderate to extreme drought. Areas like Fresno, Kern, Madera, and Merced counties remain under moderate drought status, while parts of Southern California, including Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties, face extreme drought conditions. The latest data highlights the ongoing challenges related to water scarcity in the region.
"Recent rain storms helped dampen drought conditions across much of California, causing a significant decrease in the percentage of drought-affected areas to about 58% as of February 20, 2024."
"About 58.2% of California was under abnormally dry drought conditions as of Thursday, a decrease of more than seven percentage points compared to the week before."
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