Colombia's Capital Stops Rationing Water After Yearlong Crisis
Bogotá will cease rationing water as the return on of the rainy season allows reservoirs to recover after a full year of restrictions, the Colombian capital's top official said.
Water cuts, which began in April 2024, will end Saturday morning, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced Friday. The Chingaza system, which includes the Chuza reservoir that is a key supplier of water to the city, is close to 41% of its capacity, up from less than 17% a year ago.
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Bogotá will cease rationing water as the return on of the rainy season allows reservoirs to recover after a full year of restrictions, the Colombian capital's top official said. Water cuts, which began in April 2024, will end Saturday morning, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced Friday. The Chingaza system, which includes the Chuza reservoir that is a key supplier of water to the city, is close to 41% of its capacity, up from less than 17% a year ago.
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