The Rain Harvesting program in CDMX, designed to reduce water shortages, has been suspended in 2025 despite an allocated budget and past success in installing over 73,000 systems.
Mexico City’s Rain Harvesting program, once celebrated for its innovation and global recognition, has come to an unexpected halt in 2025—even as the capital continues to grapple with a worsening water crisis.
Launched in 2019 by the city government, the program was designed to provide rainwater harvesting systems (SCALL) to homes in water-scarce areas across 11 municipalities. By capturing . . .
