Some 10 million people in the Colombian capital and surrounds will be impacted by measures which started Thursday and impose 24-hours of no water every ten days, according to the sector they live in
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Residents of Bogota are facing fewer showers, minimal laundry loads and dirty cars as the Colombian capital imposes water rations due to a severe drought aggravated by the El Nino climate phenomenon.
Bogota has become the latest major city around the world to face a water crisis in recent years due to intense dry spells and President Gustavo Petro vowed Thursday to boost investment to protect the valuable resource.
Some 10 million people in the Colombian capital and surrounds are being impacted by new restrictions that impose 24-hour water cuts every ten days by sector.
“The situation is critical,” said Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan.
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