Lake Powell reaches record low level
Lake Powell, a major reservoir on the Colorado River, is at its lowest summer level ever, currently at 23.28% capacity. Federal projections warn it will reach "minimum power pool" next spring, risking the dam's ability to generate electricity and potentially leading to a "dead pool" scenario. The decline results from prolonged drought and climate change, with ongoing water shortages impacting downstream states, local communities, and industries reliant on the river. Authorities are taking measures to manage water levels, but long-term solutions remain urgently needed to prevent system collapse.
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