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Virginia’s Drought Crisis Deepens
Virginia’s in a serious drought, with nearly the entire state under warning as rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater plummet. The James River Basin — vital for Richmond — is 8-12 inches below normal rainfall, and if levels don’t recover by July 1, voluntary water cuts may be required. Some Central Virginia counties already face mandatory restrictions, with Henrico County releasing stored water to help. Governor Spanberger urges residents to conserve — water lawns at night, limit car washes and pools — as officials stress that sporadic rain won’t fix months of dryness. Sustained, above-normal…
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