Drought conditions are causing reduced snowmelt feeding the river in Colorado.
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Updated Jul 4
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What happened
Drought conditions are causing reduced snowmelt feeding the river in Colorado.
Who's involved
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Part of
Low water levels in Lake Mead, managed by the Hoover Dam, are causing water availability issues for millions in Colorado.Also in this story
- El Niño (Q8773214) is the warm phase of ENSO, and expert analysis indicates limited impact on Lake Mead (Q49303794) levels behind the Hoover Dam (Q14716460).
- Low water levels affect combined storage between the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead.
- Lake Mead levels are affecting tourism and business viability in the surrounding region.
The entities involved
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Colorado
state of the United States of America
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Lake Mead
lake in Johnston County, Wyoming, United States
Related events
- Lake Mead elevation triggers drought recommendations.
- Drought conditions are impacting state park operations and water availability in Colorado.
- Colorado is facing severe drought conditions.
- Colorado and Nebraska are facing a shared challenge due to the ongoing drought in the Great Plains.
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