Amid a drought warning, it rained in NYC for the 1st time in weeks. But it's not enough.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it rained in New York City for the first time in weeks Thursday.
NYC region rejoices in rain, but it's not enough to change drought conditions
Jackie Bray, New York state Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, joined WNYC for an update.
NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
New York City issued its first drought warning in 22 years and paused major repairs to its main water aqueduct out of concern for the lack of rainfall.
What is a drought warning? NYC, 10 New York counties, and New Jersey are all under one
New York City isn't alone in being under a drought warning. Ten nearby Hudson Valley counties are also under one, as of Monday: Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.
NYC issues first drought warning in over 20 years after record rainless streak
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.
Heavy rain expected in NYC amid historic drought warning
Heavy rain and snow is expected across the tri-state area on Thursday, a day after City officials declared the fist drought warning in over two decades.
Adams issues NYC’s first drought warning in over 20 years –- and directs city agencies to roll back water usage
Mayor Eric Adams declared a drought warning Monday — and halted a major aqueduct repair project to preserve the city’s waters supply — as New York City faces the
When will 'significant' rain arrive in NYC? Forecast, latest drought map
A Drought Warning was issued for New York City on Monday, but significant rain is forecast to arrive soon to the Big Apple. Here's when.
First significant rain finally falls in NYC and Tri-State area amid drought warning
New York City declared its first drought warning in over 20 years. Most of the area is in severe or extreme drought.
NYC area forecast calls for much-needed rain this week, but not a ‘drought buster’
While an inch of rain is expected to fall by the end of Friday, meteorologists say it still won’t be enough to undo the region’s drought conditions.
New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought
About two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it won’t be enough to fully replenish the city’s reservoirs.
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NYC Halts Firework and Open Flame Permits to Prevent Fires During Drought Emergency
NYC suspends permits for fireworks and open flames due to drought-induced fire risks, urging water conservation and vigilance ...
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FDNY creates task force to tackle NYC wildfires, brush fires amid drought
Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker moved immediately to expand the existing brush fire unit to a larger task force to fight on ...