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Utah Declares Emergency Amid Severe Drought Crisis

8/25/2025

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Utah faces severe drought, with reservoirs critically low; Echo Reservoir's capacity fell from 99% to 53% since June.
The Utah Division of Water Resources urges water conservation due to projected population doubling by 2065.
Over 80% of the state is in severe drought, increasing wildfire risks and leading to a state of emergency declared by Governor Spencer Cox.

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Story summary

Utah faces severe drought, with reservoirs critically low; Echo Reservoir's capacity fell from 99% to 53% since June.
The Utah Division of Water Resources urges water conservation due to projected population doubling by 2065.
Over 80% of the state is in severe drought, increasing wildfire risks and leading to a state of emergency declared by Governor Spencer Cox.