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FILE - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 26, 2024, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

The Delaware River Basin Commission has declared a water supply emergency and issued special permits to coordinate reservoir operations and protect water resources amid ongoing rainfall deficits. These measures aim to address potential drought conditions, by aligning with state drought responses and increasing water conservation across the region.