Heat Records and Water-Use Restrictions
Heat Records and Water-Use Restrictions
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 08/25/2023 11:14am
Article Summary:
"Heat Records Shattered in Houston Region; Water-Use Restrictions Imposed"
The City of Houston has announced water-use restrictions starting from August 27, 2023, due to intense heat and a significant drop in annual rainfall. These restrictions include limiting outdoor watering to twice a week between 7PM and 5AM and implementing fines for violations. Additionally, high temperature records were shattered across the region, reaching the mid- to upper-100's, and thunderstorms are expected to bring some relief from the heat but also pose a risk of lightning-induced wildfires.
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Date: 08/25/2023 11:14am
Article Summary:
"Heat Records Shattered in Houston Region; Water-Use Restrictions Imposed"
The City of Houston has announced water-use restrictions starting from August 27, 2023, due to intense heat and a significant drop in annual rainfall. These restrictions include limiting outdoor watering to twice a week between 7PM and 5AM and implementing fines for violations. Additionally, high temperature records were shattered across the region, reaching the mid- to upper-100's, and thunderstorms are expected to bring some relief from the heat but also pose a risk of lightning-induced wildfires.
Read article here »