Drought Conditions Persist Across California and Nevada
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor update highlights ongoing drought conditions across California and Nevada. The map, which uses five classifications ranging from Abnormally Dry (D0) to Exceptional Drought (D4), shows areas experiencing varying levels of water scarcity. This update is part of a collaborative effort by NOAA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA, and the National Drought Mitigation Center. The report also references data from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, which forecasts a strong El Niño event for the upcoming months, potentially influencing regional weather patterns. Source time: 2026-08-25 00:00:00 GMT. 
