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California Needs Water. El Niño Might Bring Too Much.

California Needs Water. El Niño Might Bring Too Much.
NYT Science Saturday 26 September 2026, 09:01 UTC By Scott Dance 1 min read
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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has declared a state of emergency to mobilize disaster resources before El Niño peaks.

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has declared a state of emergency to mobilize disaster resources before El Niño peaks.
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