The northern Canadian city of Iqaluit declared a state of emergency on Friday after scarce rain this year left water levels in the local Apex River at a four-decade low.
Iqaluit warned it may not have enough water in its reservoir to sustain its population of about 7,800 when a freeze-up takes hold during winter unless the city sources more water, according to an official statement.
Although Canada has about a fifth of the world's fresh water within its borders, indigenous communities across the country have historically faced water issues.
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