Indigenous Communities Fear Future Amid Receding Lake Titicaca Drought Alert

Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, has receded to critically low levels due to a persistent drought, causing concern for Indigenous Aymara communities that rely on the lake for their livelihoods. The hydrology unit of Bolivia's navy warns that water levels could reach historically low levels in the coming months, potentially breaking a low water record set in 1998. The drought is attributed to a combination of factors, including natural phenomena like La Niña and El Niño, which have been particularly strong this year due to climate change. The declining water levels are impacting fishing, tourism, and agriculture in the region, leading to economic hardship and migration.