纽约市在2021年10月,即1869年以来最干燥的月份,发布干旱观察。 New York City issues a drought watch as October 2021 sees its driest month since 1869.

由于历史上的干旱,纽约市已宣布进行旱情观察,敦促居民节水。 New York City has declared a drought watch due to a historic dry spell, urging residents to conserve water. 2021年10月只记录了0.01英寸的雨量 使它成为1869年以来最干燥的月份 October 2021 recorded just 0.01 inches of rain, making it the driest month since 1869. 目前,该市的供水能力达到65.9%。 The city's water supply is currently at 65.9% capacity. 旱情观察是三个保护水平中的第一个,可能导致采取更严格的措施。 The drought watch is the first of three conservation levels, which could lead to stricter measures. 鼓励居民缩短淋浴时间并采取其他节水做法,防止进一步限制。 Residents are encouraged to take shorter showers and adopt other water-saving practices to prevent further restrictions.