Venezuela: Water crisis hits thousands of Maracaibo residents

Water crisis in Maracaibo has hit hard after days of blackout. Due to blackouts the pumping stations are barely functioning and frequently running dry putting over the lives of 17 lakh residents' in peril. Maracaibo has been among those hardest hit by blackouts over the past two years, leading to widespread protests and looting.

Maracaibo: Water crisis in Maracaibo has hit hard after days of blackout. Due to blackouts the pumping stations are barely functioning and frequently running dry putting over the lives of 17 lakh residents' in peril.

Maracaibo is Venezuela second largest city and one of the worst affected by the power outages repeatedly. During the first blackout which took place in March, the government was using water trucks of private companies to supply water to the local residents.

However, there were only few water tankers that made several trips to provide water to the people and also filling containers. As a result people were forced to draw water directly from the pipeline.

Maracaibo has been among those hardest hit by blackouts over the past two years, leading to widespread protests and looting. The power shortage has also become the main pillar for the political war between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido.