Six Major US Reservoirs Hit Lowest May Levels in 30 Years
Six major reservoirs across the United States have reached their lowest May levels in at least three decades, according to federal data from the Bureau of Reclamation. These reservoirs include Lake Mead and Lake Powell in the Colorado River Basin, which are critical for water supply and hydropower generation. Lake Mead is currently at 49.2% of its typical level for this time of year, while Lake Powell is at just 38.5%. Other reservoirs, such as American Falls in Idaho and Choke Canyon in Texas, are also experiencing significant declines. Experts attribute these low levels to a combination of reduced snowpack, uneven rainfall, and persistently warm temperatures, which have limited water inflows. The situation underscores the growing strain on water resources as drought conditions persist across much of the country. 
