Data Centres Surge in Drought-Hit Colón, Fueling Local Water Crisis

In Colón, Mexico, a severe drought has led to water rationing for locals, yet the government is incentivizing billion-dollar data centres that heavily rely on water for cooling. Despite technological improvements, these data centres still contribute to water shortages, causing tensions and protests among the local population.

A severe drought in Colón, Mexico, has seen residents struggling with water rationing and dead crops. Meanwhile, the government incentivizes billion-dollar data centres requiring significant water resources for cooling.

Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon promise to implement water-efficient technologies. However, locals question the sustainability of such projects, as water scarcity continues to be a crisis.

The conflicting interests have led to missing transparency, raising concerns over the long-term impact on water distribution among residents already facing severe restrictions.

(With inputs from agencies.)