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Virginia Drought Shows Signs of Relief | Richmond News
Virginia’s drought is showing real signs of relief—with 10% of the state now completely out of drought status, down from severe and extreme conditions just a week ago. But the overall picture remains dry: it’s the state’s second-driest water year on record since October, and officials warn that sustained rainfall—not one storm—is needed to truly break the drought. The Roanoke region remains in severe drought, and while Governor Spanberger avoids mandatory restrictions, she’s closely watching water levels at places like Smith Mountain Lake and wells going dry. Twenty-nine community systems…
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