Parts of Saskatchewan saw extreme drought levels this summer. Regina had its driest July in more than 130 years. Take a look at this picture from the Canadian Drought Monitor. It shows conditions as of July 31.
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The rainfall totals from March 2017 to July 2017 are as follows:
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- Swift Current – 82 mm, average 227 mm
- Moose Jaw – 78 mm, average 207 mm
- Regina – 80 mm, average 233 mm
Extreme heat was also a factor in this summer’s drought with multiple days over 30 degrees Celsius.
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