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The Tri-State area, which has been grappling with a severe dry spell this fall, is receiving much-needed heavy rain. The rainfall is expected to alleviate ongoing wildfires and current drought conditions in the region.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed optimism that the rain will provide some relief from the drought. The Mid-Hudson, New York City, and capital regions are expected to receive up to two inches of rain.
In New Jersey, the rainfall is a welcome respite, but it's not enough to completely resolve the drought situation. According to Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Sean LaTourette, it will take months of normal or above-normal rainfall to fully recover from the drought.
The heavy rain today is a step in the right direction, but the region will need sustained rainfall over the coming months to fully alleviate the drought conditions.