Articles for Drought Emergency

Drought warning in New York after 22 years, water conduit repairs put on hold
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Drought warning in New York after 22 years, water conduit repairs put on hold

India Today  

New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain -- and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low. They had already prompted New York City and state officials to implement water-conservation protocols when Mayor Eric Adams upgraded the drought warning and temporarily halted …

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NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain -- and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low. They had already prompted New York City and state officials to implement water-conservation protocols when Mayor Eric Adams upgraded the drought warning …

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Spain's Barcelona faces drought 'emergency' in September
1 year, 8 months ago

Spain's Barcelona faces drought 'emergency' in September

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities in Spain’s parched northeast …

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Nation’s largest water supplier declares drought emergency
2 years ago

Nation’s largest water supplier declares drought emergency

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The nation’s largest water supplier has declared a drought emergency for all of Southern California, clearing the way for potential mandatory water restrictions early next year that could impact 19 million people. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California provides water to 26 different agencies that supply major population centers like Los Angeles and San Diego counties. …

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Nation's largest water supplier declares drought emergency
2 years ago

Nation's largest water supplier declares drought emergency

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The nation's largest water supplier …

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Drought emergency declared for all Southern California
2 years ago

Drought emergency declared for all Southern California

LA Times  

As California faces the prospect of a fourth consecutive dry year, officials with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have declared a regional drought emergency and called on water agencies to immediately reduce their use of all imported supplies. If we don’t have an extremely wet winter, we will need to elevate to our highest level — a water …

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Lib Dems urge government to declare national drought emergency as water supplies dwindle
2 years, 5 months ago

Lib Dems urge government to declare national drought emergency as water supplies dwindle

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government should declare a national drought emergency and hold weekly televised press conferences to …

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‘Worst drought in 70 years’ – Italy declares state of emergency over River Po
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Worst drought in 70 years’ – Italy declares state of emergency over River Po

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy These satellite images show the River Po’s worst drought for 70 years – threatening around …

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Jackson 5th Oregon county to declare drought emergency
2 years, 9 months ago

Jackson 5th Oregon county to declare drought emergency

Associated Press  

MEDFORD, Ore. — Low water storage and snowpack levels in southern Oregon have prompted a fifth Oregon county to declare a drought emergency. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports Jackson County commissioners made the drought declaration on Wednesday. “The extended weather forecast for Jackson County predicts higher than normal temperatures and below average precipitation,” said Jackson County Administrator Danny Jordan. “All of …

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Metropolitan Water District declares drought emergency in Southern California
3 years, 2 months ago

Metropolitan Water District declares drought emergency in Southern California

LA Times  

An aerial view of the California Aqueduct, near Bakersfield. Southern California’s largest urban water district declared a drought emergency on Tuesday and called for local water suppliers to immediately cut the use of water from the State Water Project. Upadhyay said MWD is asking the six agencies that depend on the State Water Project to “implement actions that they deem …

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Newsom declares statewide drought emergency, urges California to conserve water
3 years, 2 months ago

Newsom declares statewide drought emergency, urges California to conserve water

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom declared a statewide drought emergency on Tuesday, appealing to all Californians to do more to conserve water in the face of one of the state’s most severe droughts on record. “As the western U.S. faces a potential third year of drought, it’s critical that Californians across the state redouble our efforts to save water in every way possible,” …

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There’s a drought emergency. Here’s how to save more water
3 years, 5 months ago

There’s a drought emergency. Here’s how to save more water

LA Times  

California just had its driest year in a century. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide drought emergency, asking all Californians to “save water in every way possible.” In July, Newsom asked Californians to reduce residential water usage by 15% to help combat the drought. “For my household, meeting the governor’s requested 15% reduction in water use will be impossible unless …

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California expands drought emergency to large swath of state
3 years, 8 months ago

California expands drought emergency to large swath of state

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a drought emergency to a large swath of the nation’s most populous state while seeking more than $6 billion in multiyear water spending as one of the warmest, driest springs on record threatens another severe wildfire season across the American West. “We’re staring down at what could be disastrous summer …

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Newsom extends drought emergency to 41 California counties
3 years, 8 months ago

Newsom extends drought emergency to 41 California counties

LA Times  

In a stark indication of California’s growing water crisis, Gov. “With the reality of climate change abundantly clear in California, we’re taking urgent action to address acute water supply shortfalls in Northern and Central California while also building our water resilience to safeguard communities in the decades ahead,” Newsom said in a prepared statement. Newsom said the emergency would “address …

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