2008: A major dry spell hit Israel causing the worst drought for 10 years. The president of the National Water Authority in Israel said the government had failed follow through on water saving initiatives over the past 6 years. The projected output for national desalinization plants was 350 cubic meters of potable water but only 130 million cubic meters were produced.

1. March 19, 2008: Israel stopped pumping from the Sea of Galilee
2. Less than average rain - 50-60 percent of the average
3. Greater desire to water lawns and gardens has exacerbated the situation

• International Herald Tribune: Water shortage looms in Israel after prolonged drought (March 19, 2008)

• Haaretz: Water Authority: Israel must act to avoid humanitarian crisis (March 19, 2008)

• Haaretz: Water Authority chief: Kinneret level will drop below 'black line' by the end of the year (March 18, 2008)

• Topix.net: Israel Drought 2008

• Google News: Israel Drought 2008

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