Drought — Micronesia, Guam

2021-10-26 to 2021-10-31 · Micronesia, Guam

Event narrative

Kapingamarangi received only 1.46 inches of rain this month which is 23 percent of average. The persistent low rainfall has cause the island to enter Severe Drought (D2).

Residents have been conserving water for several weeks. These water conservation efforts have maintained public water tank levels near full capacity. Private water tanks are around 20% capacity. Crops and vegetation have started to brown.

Wider weather episode

A La Nina pattern has prevented rain from making it to Kapingamarangi.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 990588. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.