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Virginia Faces Historic Drought Crisis | Washington DC News
Virginia’s in deep trouble as its worst drought since 1941 grips the state, with record heat making things worse. Governor Spanberger’s calling on all Virginians to voluntarily cut back on water use—because mandatory restrictions, the first since 2002, could be on the horizon. Eight million people are affected, farms are suffering, and rivers are dropping. With rainfall 8.5 inches below average, officials urge simple steps: water lawns only on designated days, skip car washes and pools. Every drop counts as the state braces for more scorching days. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller…
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