华盛顿宣布全州干旱紧急情况, Washington declares statewide drought emergency amid low snowpack.

华盛顿已经连续四年宣布全州干旱紧急情况, 因为雪地积层在异常温暖的冬天之后降低到正常水平的一半. Washington has declared a statewide drought emergency for the fourth consecutive year as snowpack levels dropped to roughly half of normal following an exceptionally warm winter. 官员警告说,缺少雪的情况威胁到夏季河流,农场和社区的供水量, 同时也增加了野火风险. Officials warn the lack of snow threatens summer water supplies for rivers, farms, and communities, while also increasing wildfire risk. 紧急情况释放了资源,帮助水管理者为未来的挑战做好准备. The emergency unlocks resources to help water managers prepare for the challenges ahead.