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90% Of Mexico City Sees Severe Drought Conditions; Might Run Out Of Water In Next Few Months

As of now, Mexico City is witnessing a water shortage.

by Tooba Shaikh
90% Of Mexico City Sees Severe Drought Conditions; Might Run Out Of Water In Next Few Months

As of now, Mexico City is witnessing a water shortage. It is one of the biggest cities in the world and as many as 22 million people inhabit it. The impact of the water crisis is made worse by several other factors. It is feared that in the next few months, the city might run out of water. Here are all of the important details that you would need to know about this ongoing water crisis in Mexico City.

90 Per Cent Mexico City Sees Severe Drought Conditions

Mexico City
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According to an article which was recently published by The Times Of India or TOI, the region has been facing water shortages for quite some time now. A number of factors including geographical and infrastructural, are worsening the situation.

To prevent water wastage and ensure that the water supply lasts, the authorities have now placed restrictions on the extraction of water from reservoirs. As per the TOI article, the region has been experiencing deficient rainfall.

One of the major reasons why Mexico City is impacted so much is because of its geographical location. It is perched on a lake bed around 7,300 feet above sea level. It witnessed problems like an increased susceptibility to climate change and sinking owing to its soil which is rich in clay.

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Might Run Out Of Water In The Next Few Months

Mexico City
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In addition to this, it also has a lot of seismic vulnerability. Furthermore, the city has expanded quite a lot and has turned its wetlands into concrete. This has made the city susceptible to drought during the dry season and floods during monsoon.

Around 60 per cent of the water in the city comes from underground aquifers which is already quite over-exploited. As per a report cited in the TOI article, 60 per cent of Mexico is witnessing moderate to exceptional drought while 90 per cent of Mexico City is witnessing severe drought.

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How do you think the crisis can be resolved? Let us know in the comments section below!

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