New York City has declared a drought warning for the first time in 22 years amid an unprecedented lack of rainfall. Reservoir levels are dwindling, currently at 60% capacity, and there is an elevated risk of fire in the region. Mayor Eric Adams has urged residents to conserve water and has paused repairs on the Delaware Aqueduct to secure additional water supply. This warning extends to other areas across New York, including parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Upstate New York, where drought conditions have prompted similar alerts. As the city grapples with this severe drought, it is anticipated that significant rain may soon impact the Northeast.