Water woes in California hit historic lows

Statewide drought takes toll.
Low water levels are visible at Lake Oroville on Tuesday in Oroville, Calif. The Lake is currently at 32 percent of its total 3,537,577 acre feet.
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As the severe drought in California continues for a third straight year, water levels in the state's lakes and reservoirs are reaching historic lows. A series of recent images from the air help put the water shortage in perspective.

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