California drought free for 1st time in 25 years
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In a state usually known for its drought, California is now marking a milestone: For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports not a single square mile of dryness.
California reached a rare feat when it was revealed that the Golden State is 100% free of droughts for the first time in 25 years. While an expert told The Post that California’s lush era won’t last long, photos show how the end of the state’s drought has affected historically dry areas of the Golden State.
In an impressive new map, the entire state of California is showing no signs of drought. According to a new U.S. Drought Monitor Report, it was a wet week for much of the region, with nearly all of California recording above average levels of precipitation.
Northern California’s rainy surge eased drought worries, but below average Sierra snowpack could still spell trouble later the year.