Drought has parched the Northeast United States for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.
More than 58% of the Northeast is in moderate drought or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
In New York City, brush fires scorched portions of Prospect and Inwood Hill parks over the past week.
Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Adams issued a drought watch, ordering city agencies to prepare water conservation plans.
Here are the photos that tell the story of how this has played out for people in the Northeast.
Persons:
Dave Robinson, Phil Murphy, Eric Adams
Organizations:
U.S . Drought Monitor, Gov, Wednesday
Locations:
United States, New Jersey, New, New York City, Prospect, Inwood Hill, Northeast