The water crisis in La Cumbre, Mexico, was primarily driven by prolonged drought and intense heat. The lack of water presented a grim and challenging situation for the residents, who relied on a natural spring sarcastically nicknamed the “Rio Grande.” The water source was, in fact, the opposite of what its name suggested—a shallow spring strained under heat and heavy use. Families had to ration their water supply, using it only for essentials like cooking and drinking while sacrificing hygiene and sanitary practices. [read more]