A monthly update of the Canadian Drought Monitor shows many parts of the Atlantic region in the red, representing "extreme drought," including almost the entire province of Prince Edward Island.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada posted the updated map, based on data from Aug. 31, this week.

As for the Atlantic region, only parts of Labrador showed normal conditions, with areas on the island of Newfoundland ranging from "abnormally dry" to "exceptional drought," especially on parts of the Avalon Peninsula stricken by forest fires this summer.

Most of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia ranged from "moderate drought" to "severe drought" conditions.

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