Mexico's Lake Patzcuaro in Michoacán loses over half its volume due to drought, deforestation, and water theft, affecting local ecosystem and economy.

A popular lake in Mexico's 'magical town' is disappearing due to drought, deforestation, and water theft. Lake Patzcuaro in the western state of Michoacán has lost over half its volume, affecting the local ecosystem and economy. Authorities blame environmental factors, including droughts and illicit water extraction, for the lake's decline. A new committee has been formed to help save the lake and has already prevented the theft of 600,000 liters of water per day.

April 17, 2024
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