Mexico's drought is so severe you can see the effects from space

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 19:05

A cow is stuck in the mud of the dry bed with dead trees in teh background and small pools of water — Mexico is experiencing its most widespread drought in over a decade.
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Mexico faces a severe drought that has affected over 85% of the country.
Most reservoirs are below 50% and a lack of water is affecting local wildlife.
Satellite images show how one lake drastically changed between January and June.

Mexico is experiencing one of its most severe and widespread droughts in over a decade. Water levels are so low in some regions that you can see the effects from space.