U.S. Drought Monitor 073026

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that drought conditions in the Richmond area may be improving. Despite these signs of easing, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has decided to maintain its monthslong drought warning advisory for the region this week. The reports highlight a discrepancy between the current U.S. Drought Monitor data and the official advisory status maintained by the state environmental agency regarding the ongoing water situation in the Richmond area.