Water shortages in Caracas

Rationing water in Caracas could become the solution for Venezuela to sustain its water reserves until the rainy season.

According the BBC.com, large parts of the Venezuelan capital will be without water for as long as 48 hours over the next week after officials began to ration water. In fact, more than 20 main districts of Caracas were affected, having their water cut off later on Tuesday. However, most people were warned ahead of time of the problem and had taken necessary steps in stocking emergency water supplies in water tanks, containers and bottles.

Officials say water rationing in the country could be in effect until the rainy season begins, which is six months away.

President Hugo Chavez claims the exceptionally dry past few months has caused the water shortage, particularly because of El Nino.

Despite Chavez's claims, his opposition criticizes him for lack of investment in hydrology systems such as aqueducts.

Photo Source: BBC Americas, 2009