Think about it, why do millions of people have water problems even though our world is covered with water all over? Know the value of the water you have, do not waste water.
70% of our world is covered with oceans, seas, streams and lakes. In other words, it shows that there is a total of 1.4 billion cubic kilometers of water in this world. Sounds pretty much doesn't it? But unfortunately only 2.5% of this water is drinkable. This corresponds to an estimated 35 million cubic kilometers. Wait, it still sounds too much, right? So why is there water scarcity in the world and this problem is growing day by day? Because only 0.3% of this much drinkable water is accessible. Yeah, that sounds a little low now, doesn't it....
When Did Water Scarcity Begin in the World?
Water scarcity first appeared in historical records in the 1800s. Changes in weather patterns due to overuse, increased demand, pollution, poor management, lack of infrastructure and global warming are the main stressors affecting the availability of fresh water.
According to UN-Water 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries
According to UNICEF, 1.42 billion people – including 450 million children – live in areas of high or extremely high water vulnerability
785 million people lack access to basic water services
The WHO reports that 884 million people lack access to safe drinking water
Countries with the Most Water Scarcity
From drought to floods to infrastructure, 25% of the world's population faces water shortages and scarcity.
1. Lebanon. Last summer, UNICEF reported that more than 71% of Lebanon's population faced critical water shortages.
2. Pakistan.
3. Afghanistan.
4. Syria.
5. Turkey.
6. Burkina Faso.
7. Niger.
8. Nepal.
And many more countries face the water problem.
Disasters that Water Scarcity Brings and Will Bring
Diarrhea kills 2,195 children every day—more than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined—and can be caused by lack of access to clean water and sanitation services.
The water problem will turn into a race where people can leave their lands and find a good life after a while.
Disasters Brought to Living Life by Water Scarcity
Water scarcity causes great problems not only to humans, but also to animals and plants. Every year, hundreds of thousands of animals and millions of plants die of thirst.
Countries with the Largest Water Reserves
1. Brazil. Freshwater (Cubic Kilometers): 8,233.
2. Russia. Freshwater (Cubic Kilometers): 4,508.
3. United States of America. Freshwater (Cubic Kilometers): 3,069
4. Canada. Freshwater (Cubic Kilometers): 2,902
5. China. Freshwater (Cubic Kilometers): 2,840.
6. Colombia.
7. European Union.
8. Indonesia.
Don't Waste Water!
Did you know that you waste hundreds of liters of water every day while brushing your teeth, washing the dishes and taking a shower? Yes, you are actually helping to increase water scarcity by wasting water. To put an END to this, turn off your water when you don't need water while brushing your teeth, washing dishes. And tell that to everyone around you. Be sensitive to our world. Protect our world, our future.
One of the biggest causes of drying up of lakes, seas and water resources is global warming.