Chile, the copper-rich Andean nation, is facing an unprecedented water crisis as a 15-year drought leaves reservoirs bone-dry. The Cogoti reservoir in northern Coquimbo—once capable of holding 150 million cubic meters of water—is now empty, threatening drinking supplies and industries as summer ends in the Southern Hemisphere.
From Mines to Cities: A Nation Parched
The drought has reshaped life across Chile, slashing mining output (a cornerstone of its economy) and turning parks in Santiago into brown landscapes. The World Resources Institute warns the country could exhaust its water supply by 2040 if trends continue—a timeline shorter than a Stranger Things season binge.
Rain Isn’t Enough
While winter rains briefly boosted central and southern reservoirs, the north remains cracked and desperate. Climate scientists link the crisis to global warming, urging action before Chile becomes a cautionary tale for water-stressed regions worldwide.
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