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What El Niño will mean for Lake Mead's water levels
Scientists are hopeful that El Niño will mean a wetter winter than usual in the Southwest, meaning a much-needed filling of Lake Mead.
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How California reservoir water levels will change, according to predictions
AccuWeather meteorologists officially predicted that the state will be free from significant drought into 2025.
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Ancient Maya kings may have already told us how to solve our water crisis
The ancient people used aquatic plants and flowers to filter and clean the water in their reservoirs—something that may be worth trying nowadays.
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Satellite photos show Texas lake disappearing
Earlier this summer, a cave was discovered at the lake as water levels fell.
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Merging storms bring good news to Louisiana
Hurricane Lidia is expected to lose strength after it moves through Mexico but then is forecast to merge with a developing system near the Bay of Campeche.
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Tropical Storm Lidia forecast: Texas path sparks flood fears
Tropical Storm Lidia is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by the time it makes landfall in Mexico.
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Before and after photos show river in Amazon dry up
The Rio Negro has fallen by nearly a foot a day since mid-September as a severe drought grips the Amazon.
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Lake Mead water levels are trending down again
"It's most important to keep an eye on the change year over year for both Lakes Mead and Powell," a water expert told Newsweek.
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Before and after satellite pictures show Mississippi River disappearing
The images show shocking changes in the water levels last month compared to the same period in 2021.
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Great Salt Lake's water levels rise half way to healthy
The Great Salt Lake has rebounded about 5 1/2 feet from its historic low, but it's not out of the woods yet.
Sadly, It's Not 'Just Another Summer.' We Must End the Fossil Fuel Industry
My fellow human beings, we're in the process of losing basically everything, as the latest data demonstrates.
Photos show hidden Porta Potty in middle of Texas lake as water levels fall
Lake Travis is only 35 percent full after months of drought.
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Lake Mead's losing an iconic water level marker
Lake Mead officials are seeking volunteers to help remove trash and exposed, previously sunken boats from the reservoir.
A toasty winter? What the strengthening El Niño means for your area
Over warm weather? It may be around for a while. NOAA predictions reveal a much different winter outlook this year across the U.S., due to a strengthening El Niño.
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Lake Mead's water levels give swimmer rare chance to make history
Ultramarathoner Sarah Thomas will be the first person to attempt to swim across Lake Mead. She begins her journey on October 6.
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Half-million people at risk after huge amounts of fish die in river
Drought in Brazil is killing a massive number of fish, and officials said the issue has been exacerbated by climate change.
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Photos reveal secret cave in Texas lake as water levels fall
One resident said she didn't swim into the cave because it gave her the "heebie-jeebies."
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How bad will California's winter be? Weather outlook for north and south
There's a high chance that El Niño will continue through March. The climate pattern typically brings above-average precipitation to the Southern U.S.
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Chart shows how California reservoirs water levels compare to Texas lakes
Only 3 percent of Texas is free from drought, while more than 93 percent of California is free from drought.
Saltwater wedge in Mississippi River sparks state of emergency
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell signed a state of emergency on Friday in response to saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water in southern Louisiana.
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Photos show old Lake Mead boat slowly sinking as water levels recover
Lake Mead water levels have risen nearly 22 feet since this time last year.
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Flash drought strikes the U.S. South, will continue into fall
U.S. Drought Monitor data shows that very dry spells across southern states have gotten significantly worse in the past three months.
US air quality map shows "unhealthy" areas amid wildfires
Wildfires continue to rage across California, the Pacific Northwest and Louisiana, contributing to the warnings in air quality alerts.
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Texas lake's massive loss of water reveals hidden motorcycle
Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Bell County is only 58 percent full after suffering from severe drought for months.
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Chart shows "disturbing" water levels in Minnesota
Streamflow in Minnesota's Straight River was only 12 percent of what it should be during this time of year.
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Plan to completely drain Lake Powell sparks backlash
The plan has garnered lots of support but also spurred resistance among people who love Lake Powell.
Map shows Louisiana going from one of wettest states to extreme drought
High heat in the last month has fueled more than 550 wildfires that have consumed thousands of acres of land.
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Will Lake Mead water levels rise again? What we know about El Niño
Meteorologists anticipate that the reservoir has finished rising for a few months.
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What Lake Mohave's water level change means for Lake Mead's future
Lake Mohave is 94 percent full, while Lake Mead, which has steadily risen throughout the spring and summer, is only 34 percent full.
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Are Lake Mead levels done rising? What chart shows
Lake Mead has started to level off as the 2023 water year nears its end.