The Day New York Went Dry is a “near-future” novel, which for its 1964 publication date was set just a few years later, in 1967. The plot revolves around a severe and prolonged drought that has a catastrophic impact on New York City.Â
The story unfolds with a series of increasingly stringent water restrictions:Â
- Citizens are forbidden from washing sidewalks or cars.
- Taking a bath can lead to a court summons, while showering is punishable by jail time.
- As the crisis intensifies, the city descends into a desperate struggle for water.
- The story concludes when a hurricane strikes the city, bringing relief from the drought. This event saves not only the city but also its politicians, who had been scrambling to manage the crisis.
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