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The Mississippi River Faces Consecutive Years of Plunging Water Levels

Extreme Drought Grips the Central US In an alarming and concerning trend, the water levels along the iconic Mississippi River are experiencing a dire decline for the second consecutive year. This disheartening phenomenon can be attributed to a combination of scorching summer temperatures and a significant dearth of rainfall, resulting in extreme drought conditions that have taken hold in various parts of the Central United States. As the Central US grapples with a parched landscape,