A bus whose driver lost control around 6 a.m
slid into a ditch leaving seven people people dead
At least some of the victims were ejected out the bus’s windows and into the ditch
The media outlet UnoTV reported that other victims were also crushed underneath the bus
which rolled over into the ditch on its side
Four surviving passengers with serious injuries were transported to a hospital in Acambay
A host of state and local emergency personnel responded
which belongs to the Omex VIP company and was traveling from Saltillo
was only about an hour from its final destination in Toluca when the accident occurred on the Aculco–Acambay highway near the community of Dongu
Some initial media reports said that there were over 30 people on the bus
and at least 10 additional passengers received medical treatment at the scene but authorities told the newspaper Milenio that those reports were incorrect and that only 11 passengers and two drivers were involved in the accident
Sources: <a href="https://www.milenio.com/policia/volcadura-acambay-deja-35-heridos-muertos">Milenio</a> (sp), <a href="https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/policiaca/volcadura-de-autobus-en-acambay-deja-siete-personas-sin-vida-6533722.html">El Sol de Toluca</a> (sp), <a href="https://www.unotv.com/estados/estado-de-mexico/edomex-vuelca-camion-de-pasajeros-en-acambay-hay-varios-muertos/">UnoTV</a> (sp)
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dams and other infrastructure that is the source of water for about 6 million people
They have asked residents to change habits in order to conserve as much water as possible.&quot;Due to ..
plus the population that comes to work in our city
It is something that we had not experienced during this administration
nor in previous administrations,&quot; said Rafael Carmona
director of SACMEX.The Cutzamala System was at 39.7% capacity on Jan
down from about 41% in December and 54% this time last year
government data show.Mexico City gets at least half its annual rainfall from the North American Monsoon between May and August
the city&#x27;s reservoirs are now depleted with no chance at rebounding until the summer months
an atmospheric scientist for the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder
you have to wait until May or June until you can really get a significant boost of precipitation to have a chance to recover water in the reservoirs,&quot; Prein said.The situation puts Mexico City and other major world capitals at risk for the so-called &quot;whiplash effect,&quot; Prein said - when a city experiences a rapid swing to wet conditions that can spark flooding.&quot;The swings are getting more extreme due to climate change,&quot; Prein said
&quot;This is what we see on a global scale.&quot;Reporting by Cassandra Garrison
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the Cutzamala System has been the main source of water supply for the Mexican capital and the metropolitan area; now
the supply of this vital liquid could be endangered
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In recent days, <a href="/topic/mexico-city">Mexico City</a> residents have taken to the streets to protest against <a href="/topic/water-shortages">water shortages</a> which
The frustration extends beyond the capital, with the community of Acambay in the State of Mexico witnessing residents storming the offices of the National <a href="/topic/water">Water</a> Commission (Conagua) to voice their grievances
Similar sentiments echoed in the Azcapotzalco municipality in Mexico City
where residents took to blocking vital roads to draw attention to the alarming water scarcity
“Water shortages are not a new issue,” Fausto Lugo García
Mexico City's former Secretary of Civil Protection
“The capital has recurrent problems in supply and there have been times when the government [both federal and local] has to limit it
since the demand is met through the Cutzamala System
recent circumstances have escalated to an unprecedented level
with some individuals reporting an absence of water in their homes
and even certain government offices for over a month
Lugo García acknowledged the severity of the situation
urging Mexicans to adopt water rationing measures and “prioritize essential actions for survival.” He called for a halt to non-essential activities such as washing cars or sidewalks
emphasizing the need to restrict water usage solely to human consumption
the Cutzamala System has served as the primary water source for Mexico City and its metropolitan area
The system relies heavily on the Tuxpan and El Bosque dams from the state of Michoacán
while dams in the State of Mexico—such as Ixtapan del Oro
and Colorines—contribute to supplying water to the megacity and its more than 21 million inhabitants
Mexico City faces a daunting challenge as one of <a href="/topic/latin-america">Latin America</a>'s largest cities
the Cutzamala System operates with six macro pumping plants
205.7 kilometers of steel and concrete pipes
experts assert that the system still falls short of meeting 100% of the demand
the Cutzamala System's capacity stood at 39.7%
and a notable decline from the previous year's 54%
other major cities like Guadalajara and Monterrey face analogous water scarcity issues due to inadequate rainwater harvesting systems and the lack of secondary water use practices
such as recycling water from daily activities like bathing
“Forty percent of the water lost is due to failures in the infrastructure of Mexican homes,” the former official revealed
The historical context adds another layer to Mexico City’s water challenges. When the Spaniards arrived in 1521, the ancient <a href="/topic/aztec">Aztec</a> city of Tenochtitlán was situated on Lake Texcoco. The conquistadors, over the course of a century, drained the lake, leaving today’s Mexico City built on the sediments of the old lake. Analysts point out that the layers of sand and mud, up to 91 meters deep, make the central area of the city particularly vulnerable to earthquakes.
“A little over 20 years ago, climate change has been announced with great force; and the water emergency has been declining since the beginning of this century,” Lugo García said. “The problem is many years old and no one wants to see it, only when it affects us directly.”
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