Drought — Micronesia, Guam

2021-12-01 to 2021-12-31 · Micronesia, Guam

Event narrative

Kapingamarangi remains in Level D2 Drought or Severe. It briefly went to Level D3 Extreme Drought then back to D2 (Severe). Rainfall from December 1 to 22 totaled 9.82 inches, which is an improvement.

Community water tanks are at 100% capacity. Residential water tank levels continue to climb and are likely above 50%. Crops and vegetation still show signs of yellowing from previous dry months.

Wider weather episode

Drought continues across parts of Micronesia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 999942. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.