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California Seeks Upside From El Niño Storms
Original: Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms
California is weighing whether this winter's powerful El Niño-driven storms could bring benefits as well as damage, with officials and commentators discussing how the state might capture the extra water after years of drought. The Los Angeles Times reports on efforts to capitalize on the heavy rainfall, from replenishing reservoirs and groundwater to managing flood risks as the big storms arrive.
Why now: El Niño storms are hitting California now, raising urgent questions about water supply versus flood danger.
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- Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms · Los Angeles Times
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