2023-2024年爱荷华水年始于创纪录的降雨量,结束了干旱,但2024年9月记录了记录中最干燥的月份,导致人们更加关切即将到来的干旱条件和潜在的挑战。 2023-2024 Iowa Water Year began with record rainfall, ending drought, but September 2024 recorded the driest month on record, leading to increased concerns for impending dry conditions and potential challenges.

爱荷华的2023-2024年水年开始时是超常降水,结束了四年的干旱。 Iowa's Water Year 2023-2024 began with above-normal precipitation, ending a four-year drought. 总降雨量达到36英寸,但2024年9月情况恶化,记录了最干燥月份的记录,只有0.72英寸。 Total rainfall reached 36 inches, but conditions worsened in September 2024, recording the driest month on record with only 0.72 inches. 目前,几乎全部爱荷华州都被归类为异常干燥或干旱,为即将到来的水年发出警报。 Currently, nearly all of Iowa is classified as abnormally dry or in drought, raising alarms for the upcoming water year. 专家们警告说,由于这些干旱条件,今后可能面临挑战。 Experts warn of potential challenges ahead due to these dry conditions.