Santander water crisis: 13 municipalities rationed, Vélez without service for a month

A water crisis in Santander, Colombia, has led to rationing in 13 municipalities, with Vélez experiencing nearly a month without regular service. The situation has escalated to public calamity declarations in four municipalities, indicating severe infrastructure and supply failure. The crisis underscores vulnerabilities in regional water systems, likely exacerbated by drought or management issues, with immediate humanitarian and economic implications.