Bogota's Water Rationing Crisis | 29 Apr 2024

Source: DTE

Bogota (capital of Colombia) recently commenced water rationing due to dwindling reservoir levels.

• The crisis underscores the critical need for prioritising land management and adapting to evolving climate realities.
• While the recent El Nino phase's impact has strained resources, including potable water and energy, collaborative measures and conservation remain imperative to mitigate future risks and ensure sustainable resource management.
• Bogota is one of the highest capital cities in the world located on a plateau in the Andes known as the Altiplano Cundiboyacense.