Photos: Devastating Drought Upends Life in the Andes

Water Sources Drying Up

The lagoon was a key water source for sheep in Cconchaccota, as well as a source of fish. Residents say that their appeals to local authorities for help went unanswered for two months. Drinking water from a spring near the lagoon has also been scarce recently.

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