A watch is the first of three levels of New York City drought advisories, followed by warning, and emergency. It’s declared when a drought is first developing. Other water-saving tips ...
In response to a historic lack of rainfall, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Environmental ...
After a historically warm and dry start to fall, New York City is now under a drought watch—a first for the city in more than 20 years. The reservoirs that supply water for New York ...
New York City experienced a drought that lasted for over a year, from 2001 to 2003. A drought watch was declared on Dec. 23, 2001, when the city’s water reservoirs were 44.4% full. The ...