Water Crisis, Water Scarcity News by Voice Of Water
Women and children are the primary victims for water shortages and water crisis.
Water is essential to life, yet 771 million people in the world – 1 in 10 – lack access to it. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, the water crisis is the #5 global risk in terms of impact to society.
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#1 Four billion people — almost two thirds of the world’s population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year. #2 Over two billion people live in countries where water supply is inadequate. #3 Half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025. Some 700 million people could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030. #4 By 2040, roughly 1 in 4 children worldwide will be living in areas of extremely high water stress. (UNWater)