Page 5 - Water Shortage
How India's present drought-like situation is similar to 1943 Bengal famine
As in 1943, India's poor and landless (whether in urban or rural areas) are the ones who suffer, while the wealthy and landed prosper
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Not only Bengaluru, whole nation is staring at an impending water crisis
The crisis is mainly being brought about by three specific factors: climate change, pollution and poor farming practices
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Dangerously low on water, Cape Town to face 'Day Zero' within months
As far back as 2007, South Africa's Department of Water Affairs warned that the city needed to consider increasing its supply with groundwater, desalination and other sources
Water crisis due to low rainfall hampers energy, power generation in India
Climate change is likely to increase the frequency and intensity of droughts
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UN chief warns of serious clean water shortages by 2050
He also said global demand was projected to grow by more than 40%
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308 districts in India facing shortage of potable water
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have reported the most number of districts, 50 and 46 respectively
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Asia may face severe water shortage by 2050: Study
MIT scientists have warned that climate change, rising economic activity and population growth will lead to water stress
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