Dried-up dams, boats at bottom of reservoirs and rapidly shrinking lakes.

Extraordinary images of the devastating drought in the West

One of the worst droughts in history has ravaged parts of the country, including Sacramento, California (pictured), and forecasters are predicting it is likely to carry on until the end of the year.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2764716/Dams-not-reached-water-boats-crowded-dried-reservoirs-rapidly-shrinking-lake-levels-Extraordinary-images-highlight-devastating-impact-drought-having-West-forecasters-say-going-continue.html

23 September 2014