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Rain Relief or Just a Drop? | Durham News
North Carolina’s parched landscape got a dramatic rescue as torrential rains dumped over three inches in central regions—some spots in Wake County hit five inches—lifting spirits and easing drought-stricken water supplies after months of restrictions. Raleigh, whose Falls Lake reservoir dipped to 62% capacity, is cautiously optimistic, though officials warn the heaviest rain missed key watershed areas, limiting its impact on reservoirs. With water usage still high, the City Council has greenlit stricter Stage Two restrictions to safeguard dwindling resources—even as the downpour brought storm…
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