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Recent Rain Hasn't Done Much for Overall Water Shortage

California is headed to another dry winter as recent rain did not deliver on its promise of much-needed water. A senior says last week's rain was helpful for agriculture but did little to ease the ove

Recent Rain Hasn't Done Much for Overall Water Shortage

elissa-Lynn-200.jpg California is headed to another dry winter as recent rain did not deliver on its promise of much-needed water.

Joining us on Morning Edition is Elissa Lynn, senior meterologist with the California Department of Water Resources.

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Elissa says last week's rain helped farmers and ranchers with some moisture for their crops, but did little to ease the overall drought our state faces.

(Photo: Elissa Lynn/ California Deparptment of Water Resources )