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 water shortages, with 91 implementing rationing and multiple departments declaring public calamity.
