Drought Makes Mississippi River and Tributaries to Drop to R

The Mississippi River and its tributaries are currently at record lows across several states. From Illinois to Louisiana, satellite and drone images reveal that the great river is decreasing fast due to prolonged drought. Many of the gauges used to determine acceptable low-water levels have dropped below significant thresholds, getting environmentalists worried. Near Memphis, the Mississippi River

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