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US drought eases slightly, but May ranks as the second
Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Midwest helped reduce drought coverage after eight weeks when more than 60% of the U.S. was affected.
- The U.S. Drought Monitor reported on June 18 that national drought conditions declined to 55%, though this May ranked as the second-driest on record according to the Palmer Drought Severity Index.
- Recent rainfall in the Southern Plains and Midwest contributed to the slight improvement in drought conditions over the last few weeks.
- Baltimore City DPW Director Matthew Auerbach notes recent rain only raised reservoir levels a foot and a half, while the Maryland Department of the Environment lists Central Maryland groundwater at emergency low levels.
- Residents relying on Baltimore City water system face voluntary water restrictions, with official Garber urging people to minimize shower time and refrain from filling swimming pools.
- Conservation remains critical for residents relying on well water, as depleting a well is costly to fix; no statewide restrictions are currently in place, placing responsibility on individual users.
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