New York (UNITED STATES) consumes an average of 4.2 billion liters of water per day. And the region has been experiencing an unprecedented drought for several weeks – the second longest on record since 1869 – which is putting water resources to the test.
In Central Park, there was only 0.02 cm of rain in October, compared to 11.2 cm normally, reports Associated Press. The town is fed by water from the Catskill Mountains on the other side of the state. On November 13, they reached 62% of their capacity, compared to 79.2% in normal times. “Unfortunately, these unseasonably dry conditions do not seem to be ending anytime soon, as we are likely to have a very dry winter ahead. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said at a press conference. The situation he is referring to “impact of climate change”.
The area affected by fires
Especially since the area is involved in a series of rare fires. Firefighters in New York and New Jersey are battling fires that have already burned thousands of acres.
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On Saturday, an 18-year-old park worker was killed, possibly by a falling tree while assisting with an activity. Driven by winds, 370 forest fires were recorded in New Jersey between mid-September and late October. This is ten times more than last year, according to the New York Times.
The fires also affect the parks of the megalopolis. Firefighters were battling a large brush fire in the sprawling Inwood Hill Park north of Manhattan on Wednesday, the network reports. ABC. These fires draw moisture from the atmosphere and the ground and have a direct impact on water resources.
New Yorkers urged to save water
Local authorities have asked the public to conserve water. All 8.5 million New Yorkers are asked to report any open fire hydrants, take showers more quickly and only flush toilets if necessary.
Barbecues in public areas were also banned, with fires, quickly brought under control, also breaking out this weekend in Prospect Park, the big green lung in the heart of Brooklyn.
Securing the Big Apple’s water supply has always been a headache. City Tunnel No. to plug leaks.
2024-11-15 10:47:00
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