New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America’s biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires. New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America’s biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories