El lago Powell alcanza nivel récord, amenazando el suministro de agua y energía

El lago Powell alcanza nivel récord, amenazando el suministro de agua y energía

Clima

Funcionarios federales declararon que el 15 de agosto el lago Powell descendió a un nivel récord de 3 519,91 pies, la cifra más baja registrada, lo que generó preocupación inmediata sobre el suministro de agua y la generación hidroeléctrica en la cuenca del río Colorado. El descenso se informó inicialmente el 15 de agosto como la elevación más baja jamás registrada, provocando inquietud sobre la producción de energía y el abastecimiento de agua en el suroeste. Informes posteriores señalaron que el lago Powell ahora se une al lago Mead en una escasez sin precedentes, y las autoridades advirtieron que una continuidad de la disminución podría obligar a recortar el uso agrícola del agua.

Actores

Bureau of Reclamation Peter Goble Aaron Weiss Center for Western Priorities Federal officials

Ubicaciones

Lake Powell Utah Arizona Lake Mead Hoover Dam Colorado River Rocky Mountains Colorado California Mexico

Artículos

16 de agosto de 2026
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Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

PBS • 16 de ago 21:46

Lake Powell's water level fell to a new record low, prompting concerns about water deliveries and hydroelectric output for the Colorado River basin.

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Record low levels at Lake Powell threatens water and electricity supply
Record low levels at Lake Powell threatens water and electricity supply

AP News • 16 de ago 21:18

Lake Powell's water level fell to a new record low, raising concerns about water availability and hydroelectric output for the Colorado River basin.

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Lake Powell, nation's second-largest reservoir, hits record-low level
Lake Powell, nation's second-largest reservoir, hits record-low level

ABC7 Los Angeles • 16 de ago 16:33

Lake Powell fell to a new record low of 3,519.91 feet, joining Lake Mead in unprecedented water scarcity, prompting officials to warn of continued declines and potential cuts to agricultural water use.

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Lake Powell, the vital reservoir for the Southwest, hits record low
Lake Powell, the vital reservoir for the Southwest, hits record low

USA Today • 16 de ago 16:23

Lake Powell fell to its lowest recorded elevation on Aug. 15, prompting concerns about power generation and water supplies for the Southwest as drought conditions worsen.

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Lake Powell, second-largest reservoir in US, plunges to a record low
Lake Powell, second-largest reservoir in US, plunges to a record low

CNN • 16 de ago 14:20

Lake Powell fell to 3,519.91 feet, its lowest level on record, highlighting severe water shortages in the Colorado River basin and raising concerns about hydropower generation.

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