New York's mayor encouraged residents to conserve water amid a drought watch, emphasizing small changes like shorter showers and fixing leaks to prevent worsening shortages.
With a record low of just 0.01 inches of rain last month, New York City faces its driest October in over 150 years, raising significant concerns about water availability.
The city is also confronted with ongoing repairs to a major aqueduct, which further complicates water supply as reservoirs in northern suburbs are increasingly relied upon.
Experts have noted that nearly half the country experienced flash drought conditions last month, a phenomenon driven by low precipitation and higher temperatures across the region.
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