River Bumps Slightly Upward But Rainfall Needed - The Waterways Journal
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Dredges continued to address problem spots as lack of rainfall worsened drought conditions along much of the Mississippi River basin.
Much-needed rain brought some relief to drought-stricken areas along the Lower Mississippi and Ohio river basins over the past week.
Various government agencies are managing the low-water crisis on the Mississippi, and Memphis is right in the middle.
Light-loading, reduced drafts, dredging and multiple reported groundings continued this week, even with some rainfall reported.