Water is a necessity for human survival. The poor management of water resources and the use of water resources are the main reasons for the shortage in any country. Although many countries have been working on water conservation, in some countries, water shortages or water crises have never stopped. The following are the top 10 most water-deficient countries in the world in 2018.
10. Afghanistan
The population of this country is growing at an alarming rate, which is why the water crisis is flooding here. According to reports, only 13% of clean water is available in Afghanistan. The rest are polluted and unsanitary water, which is severely deficient in most parts of the country.
9. Ethiopia
Although most countries on the African continent face severe water shortages, Ethiopia is the most serious country. According to reports, only 42% of people have access to clean water, and the rest can only rely on storing unsanitary water.
8. Chad
Chad not only lacks water, but also has a shortage of food. Due to the severe impact of the drought, the country has repeatedly experienced such a crisis within a year. Unsanitary and unclean water has brought them many diseases, and drought and famine have made the people of this country hard.
7. Cambodia
Unfortunately, about 84% of Cambodians do not have access to clean and fresh water, and they usually rely on stored rainwater to survive. Unsanitary water is the only medium for quenching thirst in this country. Although the Great Mekong River flows through the country, it is not enough to meet the needs of the people.
6. Laos
Although the main part of the Mekong River flows through Laos, the country has to face a serious water crisis in the near future due to the decline in river water levels. The shortage of river water has a serious impact on them, and this river is the main source of their transportation, power generation and food production.
5. Haiti
According to statistics and various reports, Haiti is currently one of the countries most affected by the water crisis. About 50% of the population has access to clean fresh water, the rest can only rely on unsafe and unsanitary water, and the lack of water and soil erosion plans is also the main cause of water shortages in the country.
4. Pakistan
The depletion of resources and the lack of water conservation plans have put Pakistan in a water crisis, and drought conditions have also led to water shortages. In Pakistan, only 50% of clean water sources, many people face many diseases due to unhygienic and unsafe water.
Syria
Syria is facing a huge water crisis and the situation is getting worse. Although many NGOs have proposed many plans and programs to help solve this problem, the situation has not changed in the past few years.
2. Egypt
The Nile River flows through Egypt, and people living in the past have never faced a shortage of water. But over time, the river was polluted a lot, making it unsanitary, and people had to drink contaminated water to maintain their lives.
Somalia
Somalia is one of the most water-deficient countries in the world and one of the war-torn countries. The main cause of famine and casualties in the country was the water crisis there. People had to endure the problem of water shortage and had to travel long distances to get clean drinking water.