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flag California's 2025 water year starts with high drought and flood risks due to climate change and La Niña.

flag California's 2025 water year began on October 1 with officials warning of extreme weather volatility due to climate change and a 71% chance of La Niña, which typically brings drier winters. flag Despite favorable reservoir levels—Lake Oroville at 109% of average—state agencies are preparing for both drought and intense flooding, deploying over 4.3 million sandbags and 191 flood containers. flag Groundwater storage has improved over the past three years, and enhanced monitoring supports long-term sustainability. flag Emergency preparedness efforts include flood response trainings and Flood Preparedness Week, October 18–25, as officials stress that there is no "normal" water year.

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