To Avoid Water Shortage During World Cup, Brazil Taps Reserves for First Time

The World Cup is kicking off during one of the worst droughts on record in Sao Paulo, with the biggest impacts being felt in and around the rapidly growing city of 18 million

Officials are going to great lengths to prevent widespread water supply and electricity disruptions during the games, but scientists say a more comprehensive program that addresses both water supply and demand issues is needed in case the next rainy season, which begins in October, is lackluster.

Experts told Mashable that it is unlikely the severe drought will disrupt the World Cup, but if significant rainfall does not return with the start of the next wet season, there could be a severe water supply crisis in some of the areas where matches are being held, including the city of Sao Paulo Read more...