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Climate Change Could Slash Potomac River Flows by 49%
8/7/2025
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Story summary
- A stark warning from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin reveals that climate change could intensify droughts, slashing river flows by up to 49%. While rainfall may increase, rising temperatures threaten D.C. and nearby regions, which currently lack a backup water supply, igniting urgent calls for innovative drought management strategies.
