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Severe Drought Hits 65% of Eastern North Carolina

1/26/2025

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Severe drought grips eastern North Carolina, impacting 65% of the state as of January 21. With below-average rainfall since October and La Niña's dry spell looming, residents face dwindling water supplies. Authorities are urging the community to conserve water as streamflows and groundwater levels plummet, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

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Severe drought grips eastern North Carolina, impacting 65% of the state as of January 21. With below-average rainfall since October and La Niña's dry spell looming, residents face dwindling water supplies. Authorities are urging the community to conserve water as streamflows and groundwater levels plummet, highlighting the urgency of the situation.