Lake Mead: The devastating impact of drought on Americas largest reservoir, ITV News
The Western US states are bracing themselves for one of their worstever summer heatwaves. Temperatures are surging, reaching a blistering 53 degrees Celsius in California s Death Valley that s 128 Fahrenheit. The heat, and a lack of rainfall, has led to unprecedented water shortages. Including at America s largest reservoir Lake Mead, in Nevada, which powers the mighty Hoover Dam. And the probable reason for these temperature extremes is, say many experts, devastatingly simple. Climate change. Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: Get breaking news and more stories at Follow ITV News on Facebook: Follow ITV News on Twitter: Follow ITV News on Instagram:
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