16 minutes agoIndia facing the biggest water crisis
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)India is facing the biggest water crisis in its history. Some 600 million people suffer from water shortages. The Niti Aayog report, which is based on data from 24 cities in India, says the crisis “will only deteriorate” in the years to come. It is also warned that 21 cities do not [...]
Some 600 million people suffer from water shortages. The Niti Aayog report, which is based on data from 24 cities in India, says the crisis “will only deteriorate” in the years to come.
It is also warned that 21 cities will have no groundwater until 2020 despite increased demand.
This would also threaten food security, as 80% of the water is used in agriculture. The rural areas are also affected by lack of drinking water.
About 200,000 Indians die every year because they have no access to drinking water.
