Colorado River: Lowest Runoff in 25 Years


Author: The Daily News Now! March 9, 2026 Duration: 1:52
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Colorado River: Lowest Runoff in 25 Years

A severe drought threatens the Colorado River basin, with the lowest spring and summer runoff in 25 years predicted. The warm, dry winter led to record-breaking temperatures and early snow melt, leaving Lake Powell and Lake Mead at critically low levels. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation faces tough decisions on water rules, while Arizonas local reservoirs fare better due to recent rains.

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