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Climate warning

Mexico City could run completely out of water by June 26!

Did you know that Mexico City is soon reaching Day Zero, which means it could run out of water by as early as June? The North American city has been receiving less than average rainfall for over the last few years.
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According to the New York Times, lack of proper rainfall, followed by severe drought and poor management over a long period of time is the reason behind this immense water shortage. Mexico City gets one quarter of its water from the Cutzamala system which is a series of reservoirs, tunnels, lengthy canals and water treatment plants that are running dry and will not be able to provide water beyond June 26! Ahead of the June elections, the water issue has become a major cause for debate between Xóchitl Gálvez, the representative of the opposition coalition and Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico’s governing Morena party. Gálvez said, “Right now, we are experiencing one of the worst droughts, because the Morena government did absolutely nothing to solve the problem,” Gálvez said. “Claudia, you were unable to resolve the water issue. You call yourself a scientist, you boast about your awards and today we continue with environmental emergencies. At this point, the situation is such that even if the city does receive rainfall, the impending situation will only get temporarily postponed by ‘false sense of security’. The city needs to build better infrastructure to use the rainwater and use less water, said Christina Boyes, a professor of international studies at the Center for Economic Research and Teaching in Mexico City. Check out the links below to read more about Mexico and it’s impending water crisis:
Mexico City and millions of its residents could run out of water in weeks

Mexico City and millions of its residents could run out of water in weeks

Mexico City gets about a quarter of its water from a system that is running dry. Some say it could be unable to provide water by June 26, known as “Day Zero” in the metropolitan area of 22 million.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/05/25/mexico-city-water-day-zero/


'Day Zero' imminent? How Mexico City could run out of water in a month

'Day Zero' imminent? How Mexico City could run out of water in a month

Below-average rainfall has left Mexico’s lakes and dams bone dry and the city of 23 million facing a water crisis for months. Experts say that Mexico City has historically struggled with water and that climate change, urban sprawl and poor infrastructure have pushed it to the edge of collapse

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/mexico-run-out-water-13775704.html



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  • Ann Nyambura

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    Running out of water is such a basic necessity, and it's scary to think about what could happen if this issue isn't addressed soon.

    • George Kariuki

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      This is a stark reminder of the impact of climate change #ClimateAction on vulnerable communities. Thinking of everyone in Mexico City and hoping for rain and a long-term solution.

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      • Elizabeth Gathigia

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        Very alarming and worrying news, water is life and we can't survive without it

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                              • Sarah Chabane

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                                This is terrifying

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                                • Bo

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                                  Terrific to hear such kind of news :(

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