Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared a statewide drought watch due to ongoing dry conditions, according to DNREC. Precipitation levels in Delaware are experiencing a steep and steady decline for the second time in three years, especially in Kent and Sussex Counties.
As drought conditions continue on Delmarva, Delaware state officials urge people to conserve water by declaring a statewide drought watch. City leaders in Rehoboth Beach told WBOC that they are heeding the call to action.
Delaware Governor John Carney is calling on First State residents to voluntarily reduce their outdoor water usage in issuing a statewide drought watch Friday.
