California drought: These parts of state still 'abnormally dry' despite rains
The recent heavy rains across California have not ended concerns about a possible water shortage.
California’s water tunnel to cost $20 billion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration said Thursday it will now cost more than $20 billion to build a giant tunnel aimed at catching more water when it rains and storing it to better prepare for longer droughts caused by climate change.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Louisiana's drought is fueling the ‘unprecedented’ crawfish prices this season
Prices over $13 a pound are causing the Louisiana staple to become unaffordable.
Are more mostly dry months ahead for California?
As we enter the critical rainy months of December through March, we find ourselves in two unusual and conflicting situations: lack of water and an abundance of it.
California is 100% drought free
California is 100% drought free for the first time in over three years, according to the California Drought Monitor.
California drought conditions continue to improve
According to the latest map, an estimated 743,142 people live in drought areas.
Less than 9% of California in drought, latest update shows
Areas of California in drought are down from more than 99% at the Oct. 1 start of the water year.
Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs
Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California’s drought that boat docks sat on dry, cracked land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake.
California's drought situation continues to improve: See the map
Statewide, only 28% of the state is in a drought, down from 36% last week.
California drops some water restrictions after storms ease drought
Water shortage concerns remain for some areas of the state, including in Southern California, which relies on the struggling Colorado River system to help supply millions of people.
Atmospheric river storms tremendously help California’s drought conditions
The latest data shows welcoming news for California, as more parts of the Golden State are now drought-free.
SoCal water supplier rescinds rule limiting outdoor irrigation
With recent storms helping alleviate severe drought conditions that were plaguing the state, Southern California's water wholesaler announced it is rescinding emergency outdoor watering restrictions it imposed last year.
California sees further improvements in drought conditions
California's current drought situation continues to improve.
Parts of California now drought-free amid recent storms, data shows
After a series of storms, some parts of California are now drought-free.
