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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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Are Lake Mead levels done rising? What chart shows
Lake Mead has started to level off as the 2023 water year nears its end.
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Lake Mead warning as levels remain critical
Despite the wet weather this year, the lake remains at dire levels and fears remain that it could reach dead pool levels.
Women "glammed up" for wrong sunset boat cruise and result is hilarious
The mistake has amused millions of social-media users, with one person commenting, "This is going to make such a good story for years to come!"
Labrador's reason for waking owner up at 2:45 am delights viewers
"I meannn she's just living her best life," one user said while another wrote: "Queens feel no regret."
Poodle living his best "Malibu Barbie" life at beach spreads joy
"Poodles were bred to be water dogs, so clearly those natural water-loving instincts run strong," the dog's owner said.
Dinosaur footprints emerge amid severe drought in Texas
The footprints belong to an Acrocanthosaurus—a carnivore that lived from 113 to 110 million years ago
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Texas lake water level plummets to unprecedented low as drought rages on
While Texas is no stranger to dry conditions, recent years have witnessed particularly low levels of rainfall.
California residents told to boil drinking water amid E. coli concerns
Californian American Water issued a boil water advisory for some customers after E. coli bacteria were detected in the water supply.
Horse who lost half her skin hailed a fighter: "miracle she's still alive"
"She has an improved level of comfort, is in a better state and has a good appetite. She lost all the skin so is naked on half of her body," a doctor said.
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How Lake Mead's Water Levels Changed During Hilary
The drought-stricken reservoir has seen a slight water level rise as the storm battered the Southwest.
A Disappearing Lake Leads to Dangerous Protests in Iran
For decades, Iran's regime has neglected regions with non-Persian majorities. They remain underdeveloped, with high unemployment and inferior schools.
Will Hilary's rains end Lake Mead's water crisis?
Lake Mead's water levels have risen slightly, but it is unlikely that this will help alleviate issues in the long term.
Hilary Boosts Lake Mead's Water Levels for Second Day Running
Experts have been worried after water levels in the lake, which provides water for around 25 million people, plummeted to record lows.
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Lake Mead's water level rises as Hilary brings heavy rainfall
Forecasters have already warned that there could be potential flash floods around Lake Mead due to the storm.
Kaleo Manuel, Maui water official, faces scrutiny over fire response
Manuel, an official at the Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management, has been reassigned to another role while investigations are ongoing.
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Charts show Lake Mead, Powell water levels change amid low storage warning
After years of drought, water levels are steadily improving at both lakes in the Southwest.
Lake Mead area hit with weather warnings amid thunderstorms
"Seek higher ground in and be prepared for flooded washes," the National Weather Service warned as heavy rain is predicted to hit the area.
Cat enjoying day out to the beach in a tiny cap melts hearts
"Rocco is so smart, entertaining and I love him! My two would freak completely out! They have never had their feet on the grass or sand," one user wrote.
Photos show Ukraine dam's dramatic water loss
Ukraine's farming industry is faced with a pressing threat as Kherson's irrigation system runs dry.
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Lake Mead's low water levels create new walking trail
The National Park Service has restricted vehicle access to the shoreline at Boulder Harbor boat ramp because of low water levels at Lake Mead.
Michigan residents told to boil drinking water amid potential contamination
The boil water advisory comes after a leak in the local water system, which may make tap water vulnerable to bacterial contamination.
Why California's waves are getting bigger
Nearly a century's worth of data has shown that storms are increasing in California, leading to a greater danger of flooding and erosion along the coast.
No one is prepared for how dachshund arrives back from his grandparents
The dog's owner told Newsweek that "in his mind, that's how he should be transported all the time, by boat."
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Colorado River Basin has lost as much water as the size of Lake Mead
A new study found that climate change caused the loss of over 40 trillion liters of water from the basin from 2000 to 2021.
"Beautiful" water-nymph marble statue found in ruins of Roman baths
The delicate statuette, thought to have been of religious significance, was found in a very unusual location: the garbage heap.
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Video shows land disappear as Lake Powell's water levels rise
Lake Powell has risen almost 60 feet since May after reaching drastically low water levels last summer.
Lake Mead is still rising, could it reach 2021 levels?
As of Monday, Lake Mead was still seven feet below 2021 water levels.
Is Lake Mead's ominous bathtub ring disappearing?
Calcium carbonate deposits bleach the rocks as Lake Mead and show the severity of a decades-long drought.
Lake Mead water update as new forecast sees levels rise
The lake is expected to rise some 6 feet by the end of September.