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Drought and demand leave water levels at the two largest U.S. reservoirs at record lows.

They publishedDrought and demand leaves water levels at two largest U.S. reservoirs at record lows
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Who
NPR — 🇺🇸 United States
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What
  • America's two largest reservoirs sit at their lowest levels on record.
  • Drought and demand strain the Colorado River’s capacity to supply cities.
  • Agriculture and hydroelectricity are increasingly at risk due to low water.
  • The situation threatens water resources across multiple sectors in the U.S.
  • News date: August 20, 2026, highlighting ongoing climate and usage pressures.
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🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Environment, Climate, Politics · language: eng
When
published 20 Aug, 08:45Z
ingested 20 Aug, 09:10Z · headline rewritten 20 Aug, 11:03Z
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https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5936459/drought-and-demand-leaves-water-levels-at-two-largest-u-s-reservoirs-at-record-lows
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