Recent rains have brought some relief to drought-affected areas, but it is unclear if the precipitation is enough to fully overcome the drought. Some regions, such as the Carolinas and parts of the US south-west, still face significant drought despite the rainfall, while other areas, like central Montana, have seen their drought come to an end. The impact of the rains on reservoirs and overall drought conditions varies by location, with some areas experiencing flash floods and others remaining below normal rain totals.