Trump-Ordered Dam Water Releases in California Raise Concerns Over Flood Risks and Effectiveness
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers increased water flow from two dams in California's Tulare County, sending over 1,500 cubic feet per second into the Kaweah River.
- The total water release from Terminus Dam and Schafer Dam is approximately 1.6 billion gallons, as reported by federal data.
- Local officials expressed concerns about the chaotic response to the Trump administration's order, which bypassed the usual process.
- Residents downstream are reportedly endangered due to insufficient notification about the water releases, according to local representatives.
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