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State and federal monitors report ongoing drought in the Lehigh Valley despite early-April improvement in Northampton County; precipitation deficits persist even with rain expected.
Published Apr 29, 2026, 4:06 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Drought conditions continue in the Lehigh Valley, according to state and federal monitors, even as Northampton County saw some improvement as of earlier this month.
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