Drought — Micronesia, Guam

2024-02-01 to 2024-02-29 · Micronesia, Guam

Event narrative

Yap Proper, Ulithi and other nearby islands of Yap State, degraded or remained in D2 (severe) drought through February, while Woleai went from D0 to D1. At this time water supplies were decreasing but the local state government was able to handle the need for aid during this time with the help of the FSM national government. In Chuuk State, most islands fluctuated between D0 or no drought due to periods of wet weather across the State, though Lukunor did briefly enter D1 around February 20th. Pohnpei State saw Pohnpei remain in D1 through most of the month before improving to D0 February 27, while Pingelap went from D1 to D2 February 13th. Similar to Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei local governments was able to handle the need for aid during this time with the help of the FSM national government. This was an improvement from January, when the quick onset of drought overcame local resources.

Wider weather episode

The ongoing dry phase of El Nio continues, especially for islands north of 5N across Micronesia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164555. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.