Mexico City could run out of water in a month unless it rains - eviltoast
The Cutzmala water system, which provides water to millions in Mexico City, is operating at 28% capacity and could run dry in a matter of weeks.
  • Mexico City could run out of drinking water by June 26, an event locals call “Day Zero.”
  • Three years of low rainfall and high temperatures have worsened the city’s water crisis.
  • The Cutzamala water system, which provides water to millions, operates now at 28% capacity.
  • Track_Shovel@slrpnk.netEnglish
    50·
    6 months ago

    The year is 1325. Some Aztecs see a snake getting eaten by an eagle out on an island of a vast lake. They take this as a sign from the gods that they should build their city here.

    2025: this once vast lake is now a metropolis with routine water shortages

    • Kiosade@lemmy.caEnglish
      252·
      6 months ago

      The aztecs knew how to manage it properly. It was the dumbass Spaniards that fucked everything up and drained all the water away.