Water scarcity is a major issue for people all around the world...
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It's particularly concerning that 26% of people worldwide, including those in india, are affected by a scarcity of clean water. Water scarcity is an issue in many Western Asian and African nations. people lack access to clean drinking water. In a scenario like this, two to three billion people worldwide experience a water shortage for at least one month each year.
India currently utilizes more groundwater than any other nation, however only 8% of the water that is drawn from the earth is fit for human use. This water is used for agriculture to the tune of eighty per cent. Several industries consume the remaining 12 per cent.
The country's water issue is caused by the overuse of groundwater, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. As per the Central Ground Water Board, the nation extracts 230 billion cubic meters of groundwater annually for irrigation purposes, leading to a significant decline in groundwater levels in certain areas.
Is saving rainwater the only way to solve the problem?
If we examine the water conservation strategies of other nations, israel has successfully eradicated this issue in recent years through improved rainwater harvesting and conservation. Given this, we can mostly eliminate the issues that may develop in the future if rainfall in india is preserved and rendered drinkable through the use of modern technologies. But in order for us to be able to use and preserve water, our commitment is crucial.
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