Predictions Remain Grim For Lake Mead Despite Heavy Rains

Predictions Remain Grim , For Lake Mead , Despite Heavy Rains .

'Newsweek' reports that water levels at Lake Mead have continued to rise over the past week, however, the predictions for 2023 remain dire.

At the beginning of January, the reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River was at 1,044.69 feet.

As of January 24, following weeks of heavy rainfall across California and Nevada, water levels rose just over a foot, reaching 1,045.99 feet.

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The heavy rains came amid one of the most severe droughts the region has ever experienced.

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'Newsweek' reports that these droughts have been impacting the region since 2000.

States that include Nevada, Arizona, California and Utah are all using water resources faster than they can be replenished.

States that include Nevada, Arizona, California and Utah are all using water resources faster than they can be replenished.

Consequently, water levels, at Lake Mead, are rapidly decreasing.

Over 25 million people , rely upon the reservoir , to supply water to the region.

'Newsweek' reports that the Hoover Dam, which supplies power for surrounding communities, will be unable to operate once the reservoir falls to around 895 feet.

Lake Mead's water levels reached an all-time low of 1,040 feet in July 2022, and projections suggest that 2023 could see water levels continue to fall.