Drought — Micronesia, Guam

2021-11-01 to 2021-11-30 · Micronesia, Guam

Event narrative

Kapingamarangi remains in Level D2 Drought or Severe. The island received 2.34 inches for the month which is 31 percent of average.

Most residential/private water tanks are running dry. Large community water tanks are at roughly 60% capacity. Crops and vegetation continue to yellow. Despite water conservation efforts, dry weather has led to a steady reduction in water tank levels on Kapingamarangi.

Wider weather episode

Drought continues at Kapingamarangi.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 990590. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.