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.
The last drought warning in New York City was issued in 2002.
Under a warning city agencies adopt drought protocols and voluntary water conservation is encouraged for New Yorkers.
New York City's water supply needs almost 8 inches of rain to reach normal levels, officials said.
Kathy Hochul also declared a statewide drought watch on Monday citing “a historic shortage of rainfall” and elevated 15 counties in the Mid-Hudson region and New York City, to a drought warning.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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