‘We’ll be pulling up mud’

Drought conditions around the world threaten communities’ access to water.

Water levels in Mathis, Texas, which usually gets its water from Lake Corpus Christi, are likely to soon be too low to extract water from the lake, reports NBC News reports.

What’s going on?

Mathis, a small city of about 4,300 in South Texas, is trying to solve its drinking water problem in the midst of a drought.

“This doesn’t mean we’re going to run out of water or go completely dry,” Mathis City Manager Cedric Davis said. said NBC News. “It will be difficult to get clean water out of the lake because we will be pulling up the mud along with the water.”

While we normally draw water from Lake Corpus Christi, low water levels can result in muddy and undrinkable water. It can also damage water infrastructure, including pipes and filtration systems.

By the way According to Texas Water Data, Lake Corpus Christi was only 15% full as of October 3, 2025. Also, the US Drought Monitor classified The district is in the Abnormally Dry to Moderately Drought range.

The drought highlights the problems communities around the world will face as climate change intensifies heat and drought conditions.

Why are more intense droughts important?

Drought is not a new weather phenomenon. However, the scientific consensus is that it is of human origin. climate change Extreme weather conditions exist, and these intensified versions of natural disasters are more dangerous than ever.

Scientists suggest that every tenth of a degree increase in global average temperatures will have significant effects on the climate.

Extended dry spells can lead to serious risks to global food supplies. Without rain and adequate access to water resources, farmers cannot sustain their crops. This leads to lower quality crops and reduced crop yields.

Drought can also damage ecosystems. On land, droughts can damage soil health and dry out vegetation; can have a ripple effect on wildlife that depend on them for shelter and nutrition. In water, ecosystems can shrink as water dries, leading to the loss of plants and wildlife.

What is being done against drought?

The US Bureau of Reclamation developed a Drought Response Program Helping water managers proactively plan for and adapt to upcoming drought threats. Some scientists are also developing drought-resistant crop varieties.

For the city of Mathis, Texas, NBC reports It is stated that the municipality is trying to dig emergency wells to keep water accessible to residents.

“If everything goes well and we can get the wells on by the end of December, we’ll be fine,” Davis said. said NBC.

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