Triangle’s Worst Drought in Decade

The Triangle’s worst drought in a decade is hitting hard, with lake levels at historic lows and Raleigh-Durham Airport on track for its driest year ever. While it officially began in mid-August, impacts hit full force by late March, with parts of Durham in exceptional drought—the most severe category. Climate change is a major driver, with hotter temperatures accelerating evaporation and erratic weather swings leaving farmers struggling to recover after a wet July. Crops like corn are suffering, pastures are parched, and water restrictions may become more frequent as demand rises. Though reservoirs are built to handle extreme dry spells, the unpredictability of weather and rising temperatures make long-term water management a community imperative. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3fc3aa8010829e71