US EditionTrump-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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Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has dramatically increased the amount of water flowing from two dams in California's Tulare County, sending massive flows down a river channel toward farmlands in the San Joaquin Valley.
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