As reservoirs go dry, Mexico City and Bogotá are staring down ‘Day Zero’

Grist
By Jake BittleMay 23, 2024, 4:15 am1.1k ptsInteresting
In Mexico City, more and more residents are watching their taps go dry for hours a day. Even when water does flow, it often comes out dark brown and smells noxious. A former political leader is asking the public to “prioritize essential actions for survival” as the city’s key reservoirs run dry.…

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