8
/10 Severity
Global Water Scarcity Crisis
environmental
Jan 2015
Ongoing
GDP Impact
-1.5%
Countries Affected
72
Duration
131.87492665257+ months
Recovery
- months
Description
Severe water stress affecting agriculture, industry, and human survival in 72 countries. Climate change exacerbating groundwater depletion and drought conditions.
Causes
Climate change, population growth, agricultural overuse, groundwater depletion, infrastructure decay.
Consequences
2 billion people lack safe drinking water, agricultural losses, migration, inter-state water conflicts, economic growth reduction.
Quick Facts
- Event Type
- environmental
- Start Date
- Jan 01, 2015
- Peak Year
- 2015