Drought — Belau, Guam

1998-04-01 to 1998-04-30 · Belau, Guam

Wider weather episode

Drought continues across the Western Pacific. While all areas had rainfall significantly below average Yap and Majuro were hardest hit. Yap only had 0.21 of an inch, with the average being 5.98 inches. Majuro had only 0.64 of an inch with their average being 11.91 inches. On Guam, the dry conditions were again favourable for uncontrolled fires across the island. During the month an estimated 1,115 acres were burnt.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5639226. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.