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Water stress affects millions worldwide, countries face severe shortages due to limited freshwater, overuse, climate change. Here's look at 7 nations facing critical water scarcity
Relies heavily on desalination due to extreme aridity and limited freshwater sources, exacerbated by rapid urbanization
Population growth strains water resources; many regions face shortages from pollution, inefficient use, and climate variability
Nile-dependent with challenges from population growth, pollution, and geopolitical tensions over upstream dam projects
Water scarcity worsened by inefficient irrigation, climate change impacts on river flows, and unsustainable groundwater use
Prolonged droughts and mismanagement lead to severe water scarcity; reliance on overexploited rivers and declining groundwater levels
Civil conflict disrupts water infrastructure, exacerbating already severe shortages; agriculture and population growth strain resources
Rapid depletion of non-renewable groundwater reserves due to unsustainable agricultural practices and urban development