Water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead have fallen to record lows, signaling a deepening crisis along the Colorado River. The nation's largest reservoirs have not seen such low levels since 1957, as a severe drought continues to plague the region.
Lake Powell, located in Utah and Arizona, reached a record low over the weekend. This alarming milestone occurred approximately one week after Lake Mead also hit a historic low.
The declining water levels underscore a crisis affecting seven states that rely on the Colorado River. These two vital reservoirs provide essential water to approximately 35 to 40 million people.