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Mississippi river faces third consecutive year of bottlenecks

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March 22, 2024
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Mississippi River faces the potential for bottlenecks for the third consecutive year due to warm, dry spring conditions and reduced winter snowpack, leading to decreased water flow into the river, Bloomberg highlights.

According to the Spring Outlook report issued by the agency, the United States is forecasted to experience above-average temperatures during the spring months of April through June. Notably, this marks the first time since 2021 that no region is expected to face a significant risk of major flooding.

However, the report also indicates that drought conditions are anticipated to persist or intensify in certain areas of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains.

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As informed, the Mississippi River, along with its tributaries, serves as a crucial transportation route for over a trillion pounds of freight annually, originating from a region responsible for 92% of US agricultural exports. However, like other key trade channels such as the Panama Canal, it faces increasing vulnerability due to climate change.

Ed Clark, director of NOAA’s National Water Center, highlighted concerns that diminished water levels on the Mississippi could adversely affect navigation and commercial activities reliant on the river.

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