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A low water year in Utah left the entire state abnormally dry and 76% in severe drought.

The Great Salt Lake level is also declining amid a hot summer and increased usage.

Officials continue to urge water conservation as reservoirs decline rapidly.

SALT LAKE CITY — The entire state of Utah is experiencing the effects of drought right now.

The latest informational report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 100% of the state is abnormally dry, and nearly 76% is in severe drought. The map also shows that a little more than 15% in Utah is in extreme drought.

Drought is often called a "creeping disaster." The start and end of a drought are often difficult to define. Because of this, the Division of Water Resources works with the Utah Climate Center, the Utah Department

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