In response to a severe drought in Bogota, Colombia, the city has implemented water rationing for the first time in 40 years. The drought, caused by high temperatures and lack of rainfall attributed to the El Niño climate phenomenon, has led to historically low levels in the city's reservoirs.
The rationing, which began on Thursday, will impact neighborhoods in 24-hour periods three times per month. City officials will review the measure every 15 days to determine whether it should be continued, adjusted, or lifted.
