Megadrought in western US forces more water cuts from Colorado River and Lake Mead
Megadrought in western US forces more water cuts from Colorado River and Lake Mead
A ‘megadrought’ in western North America is forcing states to cut the amount of water they take from the Colorado River, Lake Mead and Lake Powell (Pictures: AP)
Several drought-stricken states in the western US face more water cuts after missing a deadline to reduce use from the rapidly diminishing Colorado River.
The Colorado River provides water to 40million people across Arizona, Nevada, New…