Five Countries with the Greatest Water Scarcity Issues

Introduction


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As we know that our body has 75% water and water is also a major source of life. Without water we cannot stay a week. But there are some people exist who think that water is an unlimited resource. However, water is an essential source of health and nutrition. It helps to keep people hydrated and adds nutrients to the organs, muscles and joints. If people do not have water, then their body suffers, sometimes leads to death. Of course, this is an issue that many policy makers and health professionals are looking to solve. Currently, the top five countries dealing with extreme water deficiencies are given below.


Top 5 countries facing water scarcity



1. Yemen
Yemen is a Middle Eastern country which is currently experiencing political and national struggle. When the turmoil brews, the resource is often brought to a standstill. Some Parts of this country are run by terrorist groups, which make it difficult for citizens to get help. One of these rare resources is water because many natural sources are not found in Yemen's geographical layout. Consequently, it supports, however, the current state of the country prevents them from reaching these resources. According to the UPI, Sana, the capital of Yemen, is expected to be the world's first big city.

2. Libya

Combining the current decline in economic conditions in Libya, the oil-rich country is now facing the threat of severe water deficiency, which could further worsen the country's living conditions. Suleman Aboud, head of the Information Department of the Libyan Water Resources Ministry in Tripoli, told al-Arabi al-Zaidid that Libya was hoping for a shortage as various water resources have to face different challenges. Suleman Aboud explained that Libya is about 260 million cubic meters of annual groundwater recharge, whereas consumption estimates are one billion cubic meters.


3. Jordan

Being one of the driest countries in the Middle East, Jordan is facing severe water shortage. Water supply per capita in the country is 200 cubic meters per year, which is about one-third of the global average. Water scarcity in water resources in Jordan has greatly increased tensions. Aquifers have reached a low level on the historical level, the demand for water is increasing rapidly, water pollution is on the rise and the mismanagement of water resources is continuously going on. Water shortage is a major threat for the overall welfare of Jordan's industrial development, economic development, food production and its population.


4. The Western Sahara

Western Sahara has very few rivers and lakes to keep water, that means that people of the village will have to travel far enough to get water, and they have to take them back on their head or they have to buy water which is very expensiveThe lack of water makes it difficult for people to survive outside the city. It is difficult to increase crops for eating and feeding animalsPeople are currently trying to extinction of sea water, every house has one or two water tanks, but it is not a priority for the government.



5. Iran

According to the Ministry of Energy, in the last 50 years, Iran is facing the most difficult drought, and half the population of the country will soon face water scarcity. Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on April 21 said in the address of the top members of the administration of President Hassan Rouhani, "With 33 million people in Iran, 354 people are currently battling water stress." Cities categorized in three different categories, Ardakanian explained, "165 cities with 10.5 million people are in yellow, 62 million orange with 6.8 million, and 107 cities with 17.2 million residents in red alert status in Iran Are.”

Causes of water scarcity

1] Poor investment in infrastructure/technology.

2] Increasing population.

3] Over use of water

4] Water Pollution

5] Governmental access

6] Other environmental issue.

Solution for water scarcity

1] Every citizen should  implement the method of rainwater
     harvesting in their houses.     

2] Government should done more investment in infrastructure and
     technology .

3] Controlling population.

4] By recycling water

5] Advance Technology Related to Water Conservation

6] Improve Practices Related to Farming

7] Improve Sewage Systems

8] Support Clean Water Initiatives:
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