March 1, 2008--The drought's not over yet (Arizona Central)
Runoff overflowing from the Verde River reservoirs continues to slosh down the front of the Tempe Town Lake dam, into the normally dry lower Salt River, but don't be fooled, state officials said Tuesday. This drought isn't over yet. Heavy rain and snow and the excess runoff has tempted a lot of folks to suggest Arizona has been rescued from its long dry spell, which would enter its 14th dust-choked year this spring. And it's easy to take a breath in anticipation of a relieved sigh, what with all the storms that have improbably soaked this year of La Niña.
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