Global Water Crisis Looms: Mexico Faces Severe Drought, World Bank Issues Warning

Mexico Faces Growing Water Crisis: World Bank Predicts 25% Reduction in Availability by 2050 Mexico City, May 22, 2025 – A looming water crisis is threatening Mexico and the world, according to a new report. The World Bank predicts a 25% reduction in per capita water availability globally by 2050 if current consumption trends and climate change continue. This alarming projection is already impacting Mexico, where over 70% of the country is experiencing some level of drought. The lack of water is severely impacting agriculture and urban areas. "More than 60% of Mexico's surface water is committed to agricultural, urban, or industrial use," says the video from El Heraldo de México. The video shows images of dried-up rivers and parched fields. The crisis is not unique to Mexico; many regions face similar challenges due to over-exploitation of aquifers, prolonged droughts, and inefficient water management systems. The video concludes with a call for governments, industries, and individuals to address the crisis before it's too late.