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Moderate (D1) to extreme (D3) drought conditions continue to prevail across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Some additional deterioration is likely into late April, before the usual onset of the wet season. 

Drought conditions continue to worsen across most of Puerto Rico and all of the U.S. Virgin Islands without significant relief expected until the start of the wet season in April. Currently, Puerto Rico is experiencing abnormally dry (D0) to moderate drought (D1) conditions. Drought conditions vary in the U.S. Virgin Islands with moderate drought (D1) in St. John, severe drought (D2) in St. Thomas, and extreme drought (D3) conditions on St. Croix.

2021 can overall be described as a dry and hot year across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

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Drought conditions are slowly improving across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands with long-term forecasts suggesting increased chances for above-normal rainfall over the next few months.

View the December 17 Drought Status Update.

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