India to Qatar: 7 countries facing water stress

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