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Colorado River plummets as lakes Powell and Mead drop to record lows

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Hacker News is reporting that the Colorado River is plummeting, with lakes Powell and Mead hitting record low levels. The two reservoirs, among the largest in the United States, supply water to millions across the western region.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/climate/lake-powell-re...

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