California's dry streak is unlikely to break this winter.
A man places his fishing pole along the shore line of Folsom Lake that would normally be underwater in Folsom, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. The reservoir is filled to about 70% of its historical average as California began its new water year that started Oct. 1. The past three years have been California's driest on record and state officials said Monday that they're preparing for the streak to continue.
Jones spoke alongside state climatologist Michael Anderson about the just-completed water year. The water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, so that the rainiest winter months are recorded together. Another dry year would mean little to no water deliveries from state supplies to Southern California cities beyond what's needed for drinking and bathing. Farmers who rely on state and federal supplies would also see minimal water during another dry year, putting even greater strain on groundwater supplies often used as a backup to keep crops alive.
Californians lowered their water use in August by 10.5%, water officials said Monday. But collectively, statewide water savings are down just 4% since Newsom made his request. There are signs that the state and its residents are better learning to deal with ongoing dry periods, said Jeff Mount, a senior fellow with the Water Policy Center at the Public Policy Institute of California.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
California braces for dry winter as Western drought drags onCalifornia's dry streak is unlikely to break this winter
Read more »
California braces for dry winter as Western drought drags onState water officials said Monday that the nation's most populous state should expect another dry year ahead.
Read more »
Bay Area Has Had ‘Close to Normal' Rain Over the Last Year Compared to Most of CAWhile much of the western U.S. continues to suffer from a punishing drought, the Bay Area was close to its normal total precipitation over the last year, state officials said Monday.
Read more »
Energy Giants Return to Fossil Fuels Like Coal as Europe Braces for WinterAnother big European energy firm, Germany’s RWE, is making similar moves.
Read more »
New coronavirus subvariant BA.2.75.2 tops concerns as officials gear up for potential winter waveConstant mutations make the coronavirus a moving target. So while officials are largely confident that California and the U.S. are relatively well positioned heading into colder months, they continue to keep a watchful eye on the horizon.
Read more »