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After extreme drought on summer, nearly 17 feet of snow fell in December in the Sierra Nevada located at California state of US. Scientists stated that this month was “the snowiest December” ever, and the snow could enough to break old records. Andrew Schwartz, the lead scientist and station manager of the Sierra snow laboratory, pointed out that more snow is needed despite the record. Schwartz told that they are really concerned about the upcoming months not having as many storms, even though the event amazing so far. He stated that if they don’t get more snow, they are still below what they would expect for the entire winter.  Schwartz pointed out that this means they can contribute to the drought rather than resolving it.

On the other hand, 238 inches of snow fell in Sierra Nevada in January 2017. According to records of the California Department of Water Resources, snowpack in the Sierra Nevada accounts for 30% of California’s fresh water supply in an average year.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 17 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.

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