The economic heart of Brazil is running out of water. Reservoirs in the regions are reaching record lows and, in some areas of the city, taps are dry for part of the day. CCTV America’s Paulo Cabral has more.

So far the state government has not imposed official water rationing in the city. With an election just weeks away, city officials are not using that term.

Although, many experts believe rationing should have been done long before now, but that it’s simply too late. And, as spring begins, many believe a good rainy season is the only thing that will save this region from its tight and dry spot.