El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America
A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires.
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Johannesburg's water crisis is the latest blow to South Africa's 'world-class city'
It bills itself as a "world-class African city" but these days residents say it's anything but — with the collapse of the water system and frequent power outages.
Mexico City's long-running water problems are getting even worse
Reservoirs that furnish a large part of the Mexican capital have fallen to historic lows, as low rainfall, climate change and mismanagement exacerbate the problem.
Swimming pools and lavish gardens of the rich are driving water shortages, study says
Socioeconomic disparity is just as influential as climate change and population growth when it comes to explaining why so many cities are struggling with their water supply, researchers say.
No Drips, No Drops: A City Of 10 Million Is Running Out Of Water
In Chennai, India's sixth-largest city, the reservoirs are literally drying up. How are its citizens — and the government — responding?
Mexico City Keeps Sinking As Its Water Supply Wastes Away
"We are depleting volumes of water that took hundreds, thousands of years to store. Sooner or later it will run out," says Mexico City's outgoing water system director.
Drought-Stricken Cape Town Braces For Water To Run Out In April
Officials in the South African city of 3.7 million are restricting water usage amid fears it will run out of water by April 21. Experts say the crisis has been exacerbated by rapid population growth.
California Regulators Adopt Unprecedented Water Restrictions
Californians face a mandated 25 percent reduction in water use, after they failed to meet previous goals. The new restrictions will take effect in the summer months.