A new plan aims to address a growing crisis. Tens of millions of people rely on water and power from the affected area. Two key reservoirs have reached record low levels, threatening supplies.

A two-year operating plan has been published to help manage the situation. This plan follows years of negotiations between states that rely on the water.

Further details about the plan and its implications are available from the source, including information about the states involved and the expected impact of the new plan.