The Worst Of The Drought Is Over For California, But Water Restrictions Continue

It’s official: The deluge of rain that soaked California in recent weeks has washed away the worst instances of the drought in the state, according to an analysis released Thursday. While none of the state remains in the worst category known as “exceptional,” the drought continues in the south and central portions of the state, the U.S. Drought Monitor said. However, there was a major improvement shown in just the last week due to a series of tropical storms that produced substantial precipitation statewide.