Amid a drought warning, it rained in NYC for the 1st time in weeks. But it's not enough.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it rained in New York City for the first time in weeks Thursday.
Drought warning declared in New York City for first time in two decades
The warning comes as a record-breaking dry spell and abnormally high temperatures have lowered reservoirs and fueled wildfires in the northeast.
NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
Mayor Eric Adams upgraded the drought warning and halted an aqueduct repair project that had stopped drinking water from flowing from some reservoirs.
What is a drought warning? NYC, 10 New York counties, and New Jersey are all under one
New York City isn't alone in being under a drought warning. Ten nearby Hudson Valley counties are also under one, as of Monday: Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.
New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years
The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York State, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall.
NYC issues first drought warning in over 20 years after record rainless streak
New York City declared a drought warning on Monday, its first in 22 years, as the Northeast deals with severe dry conditions and brush fires during a historically dry autumn. Mayor Eric Adams and the city’s Department of Environmental Protection elevated a drought watch issued on Nov.
Drought warning declared in New York City: ‘It will take a city’
A drought warning has been declared in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday. The warning applies to 10 New York counties and the city, which has been under a drought watch since Nov. 2.
Heavy rain expected in NYC amid historic drought warning
Heavy rain and snow is expected across the tri-state area on Thursday, a day after City officials declared the fist drought warning in over two decades.
New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought
About two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it won’t be enough to fully replenish the city’s reservoirs.
NYC's latest rainfall "not a drought buster"
The first damp day in weeks is a welcome sign amid brush fires and the drought. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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