Water shortage is a growing problem worldwide. Overuse, population growth, and climate change have contributed to desperate conditions, and violent extremist organizations (VEOs) are turning scarce water into a weapon. This trend is most obvious in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which is a region that is vital […]
How water shortage happens?
Water shortages are generally divided into two categories: physical water shortages (water shortages due to local ecological conditions); and economic shortages when water infrastructure is insufficient. The two often together cause water pressure. For example, stressed areas may lack both rainfall and adequate water storage and sanitation facilities. Experts say […]
Why you should care about water shortage
Water shortage happening mainly in underdeveloped countries is something you should care about. Lack of water has a big effect on health and it is something we have widely discussed on our blog and on our social media posts. Today we wanted to focus on the effects water scarcity has […]
Draught will make you question everything
Extreme water shortages since October 2020 have had over 116,000 Somalis displaced according to the United Nations. Somalia has been facing a second consecutive season of below-average rainfall from April to June. The situation has been concerning since more than 50 districts have been facing moderate to severe drought conditions. […]