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Drought expanded again in the Central and Southern Plains, particularly Kansas and Oklahoma. Drought also expanded in the Northwest and Northern Rockies. Meanwhile, the Northern Plains and Southwest saw improvements this week. The Midwest saw a mix of improvements and degradations. As of April 23, 2024, 15.14% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 18.04% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.