Nine U.S. cities may have water emergencies in 2013
According to the report, conditions are so serious in the nine locations that even a significant rainfall event likely is to have only a marginal impact.
Based on recently released data by the U.S. Drought Monitor, nine urban areas in the United States are under “exceptional drought” conditions and may experience widespread crop damages, even more severe water restrictions and water emergencies in the coming months.
According to the report, conditions are so serious in the nine locations that even a significant rainfall event likely is to have only a marginal impact.