Drought — Micronesia, Guam

2022-06-01 to 2022-06-30 · Micronesia, Guam

Event narrative

Kapingamarangi entered Severe drought or D2 as only 0.78 inches of rain fell from June 1st to the 22nd. This is the result of the heavier rainfall moving further north.

Water levels for both private and public water tanks are roughly 30% of capacity. Vegetation is turning yellow.

Wider weather episode

Drought worsens for a portion of Micronesia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1033471. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.