Storms send record rainfall into depleted Southwest reservoirs
Heavy autumn storms poured record rain into dry creeks and reservoirs across the U.S. Southwest, which experts link to El Niño. Lake Powell has risen 20 feet, easing long-term shortages.
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What happened
Record rainfall in the U.S. Southwest has brought rare relief to the region's depleted reservoirs. Storms in October and November sent torrents of water through normally dry creeks and into reservoirs and rivers. The flooding is attributed to El Niño, and Lake Powell has risen 20 feet.
Why it matters
The rain offers rare relief to reservoirs that had been depleted. Reports describe the flooding as bringing relief to the thirsty region.
Coverage
- Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet (ABC News)
- El Niño brings flooding and rare relief to thirsty reservoirs in the US Southwest (AP)
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