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Why California is still faces drought despite having heavy rains?
Snow blanketed California last weekend, but the historic storms barely made a dent in the drought. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 99.39% of the state is still abnormally dry or in drought. Recent rain has given reservoirs a much-needed boost, but the storms have been intense and concentrated, and the state's water infrastructure is ill-equipped to harness such massive rainfalls. Short storms, however strong, are not enough to end California's drought.
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Why California is still in drought despite heavy rain and snow

Multiple atmospheric rivers and frigid storms brought extreme rain and snow to California, but the golden state is still stuck in a years-long, ongoing drought.

https://www.reuters.com/graphics/CLIMATE-CHANGE/CALIFORNIA-DROUGHT/byvrlqxqnve/index.html



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