Water Crises is one of the major problems in India. There are some places which gets minimum of rainfall and barely gets water. Water is the one of the most precious resources which we got from the mother earth. Our survival is not possible without water. 71% of earth is covered with water (oceans, rivers, ponds, glaciers ,etc.) and 97% earth water is non portable or unhealthy.
The one of the main reason of water crisis is the increasing demand of water. There are some places which gets a heavy rainfall and there are some places which get zero rain so the people in those areas suffers the most.
What is Water Crisis?
This type of crisis refers to the situation where there is a very less availability of drinking or portable water in some regions less than the demand. Now this crisis can be mostly seen in most of the dry regions in India like rajasthan where it gets the minimum rainfall. This year some states of North India , also got very less rainfall.
Reasons of Water Crisis:
- Rising demand of water :One of the major reason of this issue is rising demand of water for various purposes. Now the purpose can be anything from agriculture to ;use of water for daily purposes. India’s water demand will be twice the available supply by 2030.
- Global warming or climate change : These are the reasons which are affecting the weather conditions and some areas are getting minimum annual rainfall. Climate change has reduced the water levels in the rivers.
- Blindly using natural resources : The blind use of natural lakes , rivers and stream water to achieve infrastructural demands is one of the major concern.
- Use of Groundwater : More usage of ground water in agriculture is leading to water crisis. Use of ground water in cultivation or agriculture in the agriculture states like Punjab, Haryana , Himachal Pradesh has normalized now.
- Water Pollution : Water pollution is one of the problems for the water crises. Putting all the industrial garbage in the rivers or water bodies are making them harmful. This water can neither be used in daily life as well as not in the agriculture.
Impacts of water crisis in India :
- Social Impact : Drinking of contaminated water is making the child and people’s health worsen. It is one of the main issue which is leading to more health emergencies and affecting the health of the people.
- Economic Impact : India’s GDP could decline by as much as 6% by 2050 due to water scarcity. Water scarcity will result in decline of food production. This will affect the lives of the labourers and the farmers.
- Ecological Impact : Water crises may lead in the destruction of flaura and fauna. Because every living being needs water as a basic need or unit. It will end the lives of every living being.
How can Water Crisis be cured ?
- Promoting water conservation : Water conservation is one of the way to cure this issue. Rain water harvesting is one the way. Conserving rain water in traditional methods can help in saving water and use it in a long run.
- Nature-Based Solutions: Nature-based solutions refer to the solutions that mimic natural processes to provide human, ecological and societal benefits. For ex- Artificial Floodplains to increase water retention, Forest management to reduce sediment loadings.
- River Basin Management: River basin management must be done through hydrological-basin approach rather than administrative boundaries. Also, steps must be taken to promote interlinking of rivers, while addressing its environmental concerns.
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Learn more about water crisis all over the world :
https://water.org/our-impact/water-crisis/
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