New York City officials on Monday announced the first drought warning in over two decades, as the city struggles with a “historic” lack of precipitation that’s leaving reservoirs below their typical levels.
"Our city vehicles may look a bit dirtier, and our subways may look a bit dustier, but it’s what we have to do to delay or stave off a more serious drought emergency,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Monday. “We need New Yorkers to continue to save water too, so we can water our parks and fill our pools this coming summer.”
