# Dolly's Remnants Ease Extreme Drought in Puerto Rico

Recent rains from Tropical Storm Dolly reduced extreme drought coverage in Puerto Rico, though 82.91% of the territory remains dry.

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The US Drought Monitor reported that extreme drought (D3) now covers 40.99% of Puerto Rico, a decrease from 44.45% reported the previous week. [^1]

Municipalities completely within the extreme drought zone include San Juan, Trujillo Alto, Carolina, Canóvanas, Loíza, Humacao, Juncos, Las Piedras, Gurabo, Lajas, Guánica, Peñuelas, Juana Díaz, Villalba, Coamo, Santa Isabel, and Aibonito. [^2]

Some areas in southeastern Puerto Rico received more than 15 centimeters of rain, while much of the east accumulated between 5 and 7.5 centimeters. [^3]

The US Drought Monitor attributed the improvement in drought conditions to recent rainfall, particularly from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly. [^4]

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) reported that the Carraízo reservoir in Trujillo Alto was at 39.11 meters, maintaining a monitoring level after several days at an adjustment level. [^5]

The US Drought Monitor reported that severe drought in the island decreased from 66.61% recorded last week to 62.26% currently. [^6]

The US Drought Monitor stated that short-term extreme drought improved to short-term severe drought in some northeastern and southeastern areas of Puerto Rico, while conditions improved to short-term moderate drought in a small southeastern area. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The US Drought Monitor reported that extreme drought (D3) now covers 40.99% of Puerto Rico, a decrease from 44.45% reported the previous week. (El Nuevo Día, News)
2. Municipalities completely within the extreme drought zone include San Juan, Trujillo Alto, Carolina, Canóvanas, Loíza, Humacao, Juncos, Las Piedras, Gurabo, Lajas, Guánica, Peñuelas, Juana Díaz, Villalba, Coamo, Santa Isabel, and Aibonito. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. Some areas in southeastern Puerto Rico received more than 15 centimeters of rain, while much of the east accumulated between 5 and 7.5 centimeters. (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. The US Drought Monitor attributed the improvement in drought conditions to recent rainfall, particularly from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly. (El Nuevo Día, News)
5. The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) reported that the Carraízo reservoir in Trujillo Alto was at 39.11 meters, maintaining a monitoring level after several days at an adjustment level. (Hoy Digital, News)
6. The US Drought Monitor reported that severe drought in the island decreased from 66.61% recorded last week to 62.26% currently. (Hoy Digital, News)
7. The US Drought Monitor stated that short-term extreme drought improved to short-term severe drought in some northeastern and southeastern areas of Puerto Rico, while conditions improved to short-term moderate drought in a small southeastern area. (Hoy Digital, News)

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