With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin in three months, Mexican authorities face mounting pressure to address Guadalajara's worsening water shortage. The city, which will host six matches at the 48,000-seat Akron Stadium, has seen reservoir levels drop to 35% capacity amid prolonged drought conditions.
Local engineers warn current supplies can only sustain basic needs for 60 days without rainfall. "We're implementing emergency measures like nighttime water rationing and cloud-seeding projects," said Jalisco State Water Commission Director Enrique Dau Flores. The crisis highlights broader infrastructure challenges as Mexico prepares to welcome 2 million international visitors this summer.
