California Copes with Worsening Drought

In an aerial view, the foundations of buildings that were once submerged are visible as the water level of Lake Isabella, already down to 16% capacity, continues to drop on June 14, 2021 near Lake Isabella, California. Authorities are bracing for a predicted driest year on record for the Kern River, carrying only about a quarter of its average Sierra snowmelt water to Lake Isabella. Large portion of the West are now in the most extreme drought category and fire officials are warning of another devastating wildfire season in California.