INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The World Resources Institute (WRI) has released alarming data indicating that 25 countries, home to approximately one-quarter of the
population, or around 4 billion people, experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year.Liz Saccoccia of WRI underscores
the risks associated with such high levels of water stress, including threats to lives, jobs, and food and energy security.Water is
essential for various critical areas, from agriculture and livestock to electricity production and human health.WRI notes that without
improved water management, the challenges of population growth, economic development, and climate change could intensify water stress.The
Rising Tide of Global Water Stress
(Photo Internet reproduction)Globally, water demand has more than doubled since 1960, often surpassing available supplies.This increase
stems from factors like population growth and the needs of agriculture, energy production, and manufacturing sectors.Inadequate investment
in water infrastructure and inefficient water use policies compound the problem
interventions like infrastructure investment and better water governance, water stress could worsen, especially in areas with fast-growing
populations and economies.Countries listed as facing extreme water stress include Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, among others.Brazil,
urgent need for action to manage and preserve one of our most vital resources: water.Countries with Extreme Risk of Water Stress:1
