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Utah's 25-Year Megadrought Threatens Water Supplies Until 2050

8/10/2025

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A relentless 25-year megadrought in Utah and the Southwest could extend until 2050 or longer, fueled by climate change altering winter precipitation. With 73% of the Intermountain West in drought, agriculture and water supplies are at risk. Major reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, are at historic lows, sparking urgent conversations about water management.

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Story summary

A relentless 25-year megadrought in Utah and the Southwest could extend until 2050 or longer, fueled by climate change altering winter precipitation. With 73% of the Intermountain West in drought, agriculture and water supplies are at risk. Major reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, are at historic lows, sparking urgent conversations about water management.