US: Drought-sticken states to get less Colorado River water

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) ” U.S. officials announced Tuesdaythat two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought.The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have. The cuts will place officials in those states under extraordinary pressure to plan for a hotter, drier future and a growing population. Mexico will also face cuts. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]