Drought Relief in Some Areas, Not All | Wilmington News

Rain has brought some relief to parts of North Carolina, but western Brunswick County still battles an exceptional drought — the worst kind — with reservoirs and groundwater dangerously low. While areas like the Foothills and Piedmont have moved out of drought into “abnormally dry” status thanks to recent rains, central and western counties remain in extreme drought, including Kerr Lake, which sits over six feet below normal levels. Officials urge residents in drought-stricken zones to follow local water restrictions — from lawn watering to car washing — as the long-term dry spell means recovery is far from complete. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb91c099e788b4ba