Extreme heat and low rainfall in the Midwest this summer caused the river level to plummet, making it vulnerable to a saltwater “wedge” from the Gulf of Mexico.
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The Mississippi River water supply in New Orleans is at risk due to saltwater intrusion caused by extreme heat and low rainfall in the Midwest. The low river levels have made it susceptible to a saltwater "wedge" from the Gulf of Mexico.
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