Ongoing dry conditions threaten to aggravate blazes in New York and New Jersey as wildfire seasons grow in intensityWildfires continue to ravage parts of New York and New Jersey, fueled by high winds and record low precipitation and, despite some rain over last weekend, there is no immediate relief in sight for the historic drought in the region, with ongoing dry conditions exacerbating the risk of spreading fires.Last month was the driest on record in New York City, with only 0.87in (2.2cm) of rain compared with the historic average of 4.12in for October, and forecasts predict the deficit between normal levels of rain and this autumn in the region will grow before the end of the season. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/16/drought-wildfire-risks-east-coast
Author : Aliya Uteuova
Publish date : 2024-11-16 13:00:41
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Little sign of rain to alleviate drought and wildfire risks in US north-east
