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British Columbia drought levels worsen. 65% of B.C.'s water basins are at the highest #BCdrought levels 🏜️​🪵🔥​😓

Highest level 5 severity across B.C. 34 water basins over past month:

July 23, 2023 = 25% level 5 severity (8 basins)
Aug 3, 2023 = 32% level 5 severity (11 basins)
Aug 17, 2023 = 56% level 5 severity (19 basins)
Aug 24, 2023 = 65% level 5 severity (22 basins)

source: BC Government Drought Map

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