Drought — Micronesia, Guam

2021-04-01 to 2021-04-15 · Micronesia, Guam

Event narrative

A very wet April brought much needed relief to Kapingamarangi. 3.53 inches of rainfell fell over Kapingamarangi which is 108 percent of average. This rainfall allowed this location to go from D2 to D1. Crops and vegetation continue to recover after nearly a year of

inadequate rainfall. Quality of well water is unknown.

Wider weather episode

Drought continues across portions of Micronesia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 949404. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.