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Are California reservoirs getting too much water after heavy rainfall?

Por: Newsweek Nation March 17, 2023

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nCalifornia's deluge of rainfall has caused many reservoirs to fill to the point of overflowing.nSome experts warn this could put too much stress on the levees near the reservoirs, potentially leading to flooding in nearby towns and water loss.nLast week, the Pajaro River levee ruptured in California, causing severe flooding in a nearby community.nSeveral California reservoirs have filled to the point of overflowing after a deluge of... + full article



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