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Near-normal rainfall and more rain in the forecast ended the Stage 1 water shortage for Upcountry Maui. Maui Now (Kahului, Hawaii), Jan. 7, 2020 The Maui County Department of Water Supply asked water customers in West, Central and Upcountry Maui to continue to voluntarily conserve water despite recent rain as overall dry, warm conditions persisted. Maui News (Wailuku, Hawaii), Dec. 19, 2019 The Stage 1 water shortage declaration for the Upcountry remained in effect. Maui News (Hawaii), Oct. 18, 2019 Upcountry Maui residents were asked to limit non-essential water use as El Niño conditions, extreme heat and an early start to the dry season dropped water levels and drove up water use. A Stage 1 water shortage took effect on May 24. With less water for irrigation, farmers will be forced to reduce planting. Maui Now (Kahului, Hawaii), June 21, 2019 The Maui County Department of Water Supply declared a Stage 1 water shortage for the Upcountry. The restriction, calling for a voluntary 10 percent reduction in water use, took effect on May 25 and was put into place in preparation for drier conditions over the summer. Affected communities included Haiku, Makawao, Olinda, Pukalani, Kula, Haliimaile, Omaopio/Pulehu, Keokea/Waiohuli, Ulupalakua and Kanaio. Maui News (Hawaii), May 25, 2019