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Delaware Drought Deepens Despite Northern Rain | Dover News
Delaware’s drought crisis persists despite recent northern rain—New Castle County saw relief with 4-5 inches, helping rivers and lowering salt levels, but Kent and Sussex remain in extreme drought with barely an inch. The statewide drought watch, active since June, shows most of the south in dire conditions, threatening crops and farmers’ finances. While the rain helped avoid worse damage during a heat wave, it didn’t recharge groundwater effectively—something experts say needs consistent, prolonged rainfall. With temperatures set to soar back into the 90s and heat indexes hitting triple…
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