Lake Mead at Breaking Point | California News

Lake Mead’s water levels are hitting record lows again, threatening Southern California’s power supply and farming economy. With another five feet of decline predicted, Hoover Dam could lose 70% of its hydroelectric output—and farmers in the Imperial Valley may be forced to abandon crops. After last year’s brief reprieve from drought, weak snowpack means the crisis is back, demanding fast, serious action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f48e3ee0d8b4c6ec