Timely rainfall in Indiana has led to a significant improvement in the state's drought status, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map.
Currently, 54% of Indiana is classified as "abnormally dry," a notable reduction from 75% the previous week. While the state has managed to avoid experiencing a "severe drought" in any parts, the percentage of land under a "moderate drought" has decreased from 26% to 19% since the last week.
Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Indiana Field Office, reported that the amount of rainfall varied from none to 4.10 inches over the past week. The statewide average precipitation was 1.37 inches, which is 0.46 inches above normal.
The areas of northwestern and east-central Indiana are the ones that continue to be affected by the "moderate drought." Additionally, most of Posey and Vanderburgh counties in southwestern Indiana are also experiencing similar conditions.
The recent timely rains have brought much-needed relief to the state, alleviating dry conditions and providing hope for an improved agricultural outlook in Indiana.
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