Mexico City, one of the world's largest and most densely populated cities, could be on the verge of running out of water, and prolonged drought and above-average temperatures are hastening the problem, Mexican authorities have said. In recent days, some Mexico City residents have protested in the streets to raise awareness of the shortages where, according to local authorities,
Mexico City is currently facing a severe water crisis as residents are unable to have flowing water for days, a situation that has been exacerbated by worsening climate change.
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
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Impoverished residents in Mexico City and suburbs face continuing water shortages while 13,000 teachers in Saskatchewan walked out last week over low wages and underfunding of education.