Bogotá and its surrounding areas are preparing for water rationing this Thursday due to El Niño, which has significantly reduced reservoir levels. Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán stressed the move aims to preserve water for all. The drought, a direct result of El Niño, has depleted three key reservoirs. Consequently, ten neighboring municipalities will face similar […]
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