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Falls Lake Rises Amid Drought | Durham News
Falls Lake, a lifeline for 650,000 Raleigh-area residents, is showing signs of recovery—now at 66% capacity, up from last week and a marked improvement over two weeks ago. Thanks to recent rain, the lake’s rebound offers hope amid ongoing drought conditions. But don’t get too comfortable: Raleigh’s Stage One water restrictions remain in effect, with strict lawn watering schedules and fines for noncompliance. Meanwhile, farmers across eastern North Carolina are scrambling to adapt as prolonged dryness reshapes crop production. While the lake’s progress is encouraging, the drought’s grip is…
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