The American Colorado River, which is the source of drinking water for 40 million people, is rapidly becoming shallow.
One of the largest rivers in the United States, the Colorado River, which crosses seven states, has become endangered due to climate change and human activity.
This was reported on the American Rivers website.
As of April 2022, more than 99 percent of the Colorado River Basin is in an “abnormal” or “extreme” dry state, according to US government drought monitoring.
Specialists attribute the shallowing of the river to people began to consume more water, as well as a decrease in its throughput due to drought.
Experts warn that due to the worsening climate crisis, the situation will get worse, and by 2050 Colorado's water levels could drop another 10 to 30 percent. They invite urban residents, as well as industrial and agricultural enterprises, to join forces to conserve water resources.
The Colorado River, which flows through seven states from Wyoming to California, is responsible for supplying cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas . It is the source of drinking water for 40 million people. In addition, water from Colorado is used to irrigate agricultural land.
Recall that in some cities in northern Italy, residents face fines for wasting water due to abnormal drought in the region. Some towns have announced limited water consumption rates.
