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Coverage dated February 26, 2024

Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.

  2. Delaware Public Media

    Mexico City faces water shortage that could soon become dire (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    If the rain doesn't come in the next few months, the situation could become critical.

  3. NPR

    Mexico City is teetering on the edge of a massive water crisis (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Mexico City is grappling with a water shortage — exacerbated by poor infrastructure and climate change. And if the rain doesn't come in the next few months, the situation could become critical.

  4. The World from PRX

    Mexico City faces potential days without water (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    One of the largest cities in North America is running short of water. And many of its 21 million residents are wondering when their taps will stop working. Others are asking when their water will return.

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