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flag Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico face third-year Colorado River water cuts due to persistent drought.

flag Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico will face reduced water allocations from the Colorado River for a third consecutive year due to ongoing drought, according to federal officials. flag Arizona will lose 18% of its water allocation, Mexico will face a 5% reduction, and Nevada will continue with a 7% reduction. flag California is exempt from cuts due to senior water rights. flag The states are working towards a new agreement by next year to manage the river during dry years, but negotiations are delayed due to disagreements over water allocations. flag The drought, exacerbated by climate change, has led to low reservoir levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

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