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Why are we still in drought?
Despite recent heavy rain, the ground and reservoirs need sustained rainfall over a longer period to fully recover from a drought. Short bursts of rain often run off hard, dry ground rather than soaking in, meaning the water doesn't replenish underground stores or significantly raise reservoir levels.
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