由于干旱条件, 堪萨斯州的威奇塔州每周强制灌一次户外. Wichita, Kansas, enforces mandatory outdoor watering once a week due to drought conditions.

堪萨斯州威奇塔已进入干旱应对计划的第二阶段, 由于切尼水库的水位低, 极端的高温和降雨量减少, Wichita, Kansas, has moved to Stage 2 of its drought response plan, enforcing mandatory water restrictions due to low water levels at Cheney Reservoir, extreme heat, and reduced rainfall. 从8月5日起, 居民只能每周在户外用水一次, Starting from August 5th, residents can only water outdoors once a week, with specific days based on location, aiming for a 10% water usage reduction. 该市将在两个月后审查局势,以决定进一步的行动。 The city will review the situation in two months to decide further actions.