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flag Tampa Bay faces extreme water shortage, declaring Stage Three alert due to worst drought in 50 years, crippling key rivers and forcing mandatory conservation.

flag Tampa Bay Water has declared a Stage Three Extreme Regional Supply Shortage, the highest level, effective March 6, 2026, due to the region’s worst drought in 50 years. flag River flows have dropped sharply, with an annual average deficit exceeding 10 million gallons per day. flag The Alafia River, a primary drinking water source for nearly half the region, is no longer usable due to critically low flows. flag Local rivers can no longer meet supply demands, prompting mandatory conservation measures for residents and businesses amid growing concerns over water availability.

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