Colorado River's Shrinking Flow Exposed by Grand Canyon Flash Floods
A generation-long drought has cut the Colorado River's flow by 20%, leaving Lake Powell and Lake Mead at historic lows. Recent extreme flooding in the Grand Canyon highlights the difficulty of managing water in arid regions that are suddenly hit by heavy rain. The event underscores the broader water management challenges facing the American Southwest.
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