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In a first, the federal government declared a shortage on the Colorado River, forcing water cuts in Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.

Monday, August 16, 2021 5:32 PM EST

The declaration triggers cuts in water supply that, for now, mostly will affect Arizona farmers. Beginning next year they will be cut off from much of the water they have relied on for decades. Much smaller reductions are mandated for Nevada and for Mexico across the southern border.

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