Imagine waking up to find your favorite riverbed completely dry 😱. For many in Chile, this nightmare is becoming a reality as the country grapples with a devastating 15-year drought.
The Cogoti reservoir, once a shimmering oasis in the Coquimbo region of northern Chile, is now nothing but cracked earth. With its massive capacity of 150 million cubic meters depleted, residents are left wondering how much longer they'll have access to drinking water 💧.
This isn't just a local problem—it's a wake-up call for all of South America 🌎. The historic drought is hitting Chile hard, impacting everything from the nation's lucrative copper mines 🛢️ to the lush green spaces in its bustling capital, Santiago 🌆.
According to the World Resources Institute, Chile is one of the most water-stressed countries globally and could face a total water supply run-out by 2040 🚨. While some rain blessed central and southern Chile last winter, the northern regions remained parched, leaving reservoirs like Cogoti bone dry.
Climate change isn't just a buzzword—it's a reality that's reshaping lives across our continent. As young people, it's up to us to stay informed and take action for a sustainable future 🌍✊.
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South American countries suffer huge impacts from climate change
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