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Recent rainfall has helped alleviate some of New Jersey's drought conditions, but significant challenges remain. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, parts of southern and central New Jersey have shifted from extreme drought to severe drought, indicating a slight improvement. However, the Atlantic City area continues to experience extreme drought conditions.
Northern New Jersey has seen the most progress, with most areas now classified under moderate drought conditions. The state declared a drought warning in mid-November after experiencing nearly no rain in September and October.
The U.S. Drought Monitor, a collaboration between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provides ongoing updates on drought conditions across the country.
The latest report highlights the ongoing need for continued rainfall to fully recover from the drought.