New York City declares first drought warning in 22 years amid historic lack of rain
New York Mayor Eric Adams on Monday issued the first drought warning since 2002 amid historically low rainfall and blazing ...
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What is a drought warning? NYC, 10 New York counties, and New Jersey are all under one
A drought warning is the second of three tiers of drought response in New York City. Those levels include drought watch, warning, and emergency. A drought watch is the first of three levels of ...
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When was the last drought in New York City?
New York City experienced a drought that lasted for over a year, from 2001 to 2003. A drought watch was declared on Dec. 23, 2001, when the city’s water reservoirs were 44.4% full. The watch was ...
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New York City declares first drought warning in 22 years amid historic lack of rain
The 86-mile aqueduct delivers about half of the city's water supply, according to the mayor's office. Also on Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide drought watch, urging ...