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map of precipitation required to end a level -2 PHDI drought in three months for June

 
Background
Ending Current Drought
Precipitation Requirements

Links to background information, current conditions and precipitation required to end or ameliorate drought across the U.S.
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Type of Drought Reduction:

Month:
 PHDI Level:

Duration in Months:
The end of a drought is defined by a PHDI value of -0.5.
Drought amelioration is achieved when a PHDI value of -2.0 is reached.


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