Water is essential to life, yet 771 million people in the world; 1 in 10 - lack access to it. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, the water crisis is the #5 global risk in terms of impact on society. Many nations now face water security as a critical concern.
What countries are running out of water? There are 22 countries listed in the category of suffering from extremely high baseline water stress – Egypt, Qatar, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Libya, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, United Arab Emirates, San Marino, Bahrain, Mexico, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, South Africa, Oman and Botswana.
South Africa expects ‘Day Zero’ when taps will be switched off in homes, and residents must go to collection points for rationed water. The United Nations World Water Development Report warned that the global demand for freshwater would exceed supply by 40% in 2030.
Mexico City’s 21 million residents already experience limited access to drinking water today. Many only have running water for a portion of the day, while one in five get just a few hours from their water taps weekly.
Brazil’s financial capital went through similar water crises in Cape Town since 2015 when its main reservoir fell below 4% capacity. Emergency water trucks were looted during the crisis, and the taps in many homes were cut to just a few hours twice a week.
Egypt - 97% of Egypt’s water comes from the Nile River but is increasingly becoming contaminated with untreated agricultural and residential waste. The UN estimates critical water shortages in Egypt by 2025.
India - South India’s water and sewer systems have struggled to keep up with a population boom and new property developments since Bangalore’s rise as a technological hub. The city loses more than half its drinking water due to its antiquated plumbing system.
The United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s greatest consumers of water, with consumption over 50% greater than the world average. The UAE seeks to implement water security strategies to meet the crisis by 2030.
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