Mexico City Braces for 'Day Zero' Amidst Severe Water Crisis

Experts warn that Mexico City could run out of water in months due to drought, high temperatures, and infrastructure challenges.

Mexico City, home to nearly 22 million people, faces a severe water shortage, with experts warning of a potential 'day zero' when taps could run dry.
The crisis is exacerbated by a combination of factors including prolonged drought, higher than average temperatures, chaotic urban development, and leaky infrastructure.
Authorities have introduced significant restrictions on water usage, but some neighborhoods have already been without water for weeks.
Around 60% of the city's water comes from an over-extracted aquifer, contributing to the city sinking at a rate of around 20 inches per year.
Experts call for urgent measures such as better wastewater treatment, rainwater harvesting, fixing leaks, and restoring rivers and wetlands to avert a crisis.