California Doubles Water Allocation Following Wet Winter
State officials increase water supply forecasts after February's storms bolster snowpack and reservoir levels.
- The California Department of Water Resources announced increased water allocations for 2024, benefiting 27 million people.
- Statewide snowpack is now 98% of historical average, with major reservoirs at 115% of average.
- Urban areas receive 70% of the State Water Project's supply, while agriculture gets 30%.
- The federal Central Valley Project also increased its delivery estimates for agricultural and urban users.
- Officials emphasize the need for continued adaptation to climate change and extreme weather patterns.
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