Portugal’s drought worsens with rainfall down to 7% of average

Portugal’s drought worsens with rainfall down to 7% of average
Portugal’s winter drought is getting worse (AP)

Portugal’s winter drought is getting worse, with the national weather agency reporting that 91% of the country is enduring “severe” or “extreme” drought conditions.

Average rainfall for February 1 to February 15 was just 7% of the average over a 30-year period, the IPMA said.

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