Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall
California is completely drought-free for the first time in a quarter of a century, a significant development in a state that endured grueling years with insufficient rainfall.
Over the last 25 years, drought conditions in California have intensified the state’s wildfire crisis and created challenges in its massive agricultural sector. But a few wet years, and a recent spate of winter storms, helped bring the state out of drought.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/09/california-completely-drought-free
Author : Dani Anguiano
Publish date : 2026-01-09 19:15:00
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