COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)- Nearly all of South Carolina remains in a severe drought, even after the state has seen more rain than normal during the past 30 days.

The state Drought Response Committee met Tuesday and determined
while the rain and a little snow have provided short-term relief, it has not been enough to refill reservoirs and recharge groundwater.

The committee says it is also worried that forecasts continue to call for below normal rainfall from February through April.

The drought committee will meet again in April as the growing season starts and as water demand starts to increase.

All of South Carolina is under a severe drought except for Jasper and Beaufort counties, which are in a moderate drought.