Los Angeles Times • 2024-11-20

Biden administration outlines options for addressing Colorado River water shortages

Federal officials release a proposal outlining options for new, long-term rules for managing chronic water shortages from the overtapped Colorado River.

CNBC • 2024-11-20

NYC issues first drought warning in over 20 years after record rainless streak

“It’s hard to believe that we’d be talking about brush fires and droughts in New York City,” Mayor Eric Adams said.

Los Angeles Times • 2024-11-19

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.

Independent • 2024-11-19

New York gets first drought warning in 20 years as mayor warns of water shortages

Drought warning means pausing $2bn repair to major city aqueduct

Los Angeles Times • 2024-11-14

Drought warnings issued across Northeast as wildfires burn

Conditions in some northeast states are the driest they've been in nearly 120 years as numerous wildfires continue to burn.