Residents and farmers in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua are facing a severe drought. Dams and water sources have dried out.
The Las Lajas dam near Buenaventura is nearly empty. It is infested with dead fish. Farmers are struggling to irrigate their crops. The lack of rain has caused wells to dry up.
Farmers are forced to leave land unplanted. They must focus on watering walnut groves to prevent trees from dying.
Local beekeepers are also affected by the drought, as bees are dying due to reduced wild flower blooms. The lack of rain has led bees to seek pollen in crop fields.
In these fields, they are exposed to herbicides and pests. The situation has affected the local tourist trade and fishing industry, with hopes that conditions will improve in the future.
As water levels continue to fall, the community is facing challenges in agriculture, beekeeping, tourism, and fishing. The drought has caused significant hardships for farmers and beekeepers, impacting their livelihoods and the local economy.
The situation highlights the urgent need for sustainable water management practices. It also underscores the importance of support for those affected by the ongoing drought in northern Mexico.
