Several communities across California are preparing for trouble as the record Sierra snow starts to melt. The concern is greatest for Tulare Lake, a natural lake that was drained to make way for farming. That lake has reappeared and now threatens entire towns.
State water officials are concerned about the return of a once massive natural lake in the Central Valley called Lake Tulare. It was drained to make way for prime farmland a generation ago, But when snow packs are massive, it reappears and can threaten farms, folks, and towns.
Corcoran, population just under 23,000, half of those incarcerated in the state prison there, could be flooded if protective levees fail or are overtopped. If Lake Tulare ever gets full, scientific mapping and analysis shows that it could also engulf fast-growing Stratford, population 1,115, Alpaugh, population 935, and Allensworth, population 533.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
“Big melt” begins for Sierra Nevada snowpackFlood danger increases for Tulare Lake Basin area and Yosemite Valley as temperatures rise this week
Consulte Mais informação »
Salt Lake City mulls rate changes, drought surcharge as it deals with water 'conundrum'Those who use Salt Lake City utilities for water will likely face another service fee increase this year.
Consulte Mais informação »
Woman grazed by bullet after several gunshots ring out at NW Houston tennis club on FridaySeveral gunshots sent children and members of a local tennis club running for cover at a day camp on Friday, and HPD is investigating where it came from.
Consulte Mais informação »
'Starved to death': Several bodies exhumed amid probe on cult in KenyaAt least 21 bodies exhumed in Kenya as authorities continue to investigate a pastor, who allegedly told his followers to starve themselves to death in order 'to meet Jesus'
Consulte Mais informação »
Whole Foods Plans to Lay Off Several Hundred Corporate Employees: Read the Memo HereAmazon-owned Whole Foods is cutting several hundred corporate jobs as part of a planned reorganization, the company informed employees on Thursday.
Consulte Mais informação »