Colombia Declares Emergency as el Niño Threatens Water Supply

Climate & Infrastructure Key Facts —National disaster. President Gustavo Petro signed Decree 0037 in January 2024, declaring a 12-month national disaster situation due to El Niño. —Bogotá rationing. The Chingaza reservoir system, supplying 70% of the capital’s water, fell to 16-17% capacity, triggering rotating 24-hour shutoffs across nine zones. —Widespread scarcity. Over 565 municipalities reported…