Sustainable Water Management for Climate Resilience: Solutions for Drought and Scarcity in South Asia(SDG 6 and 13)
Sustainable Water Management for Climate Resilience: Solutions for Drought and Scarcity in South Asia(SDG 6 and 13) Sustainable water management in South Asia is increasingly critical due to escalating water scarcity and drought conditions exacerbated by climate change. Recent reports highlight that approximately 347 million children in South Asia are facing severe water shortages, representing over half of the region's child population, making it the area with the highest rate of child exposure to water scarcity global c limate change: Water scarcity is the worst in South Asia . This crisis is driven by irregular rainfall patterns, which alter seasonal monsoons and lead to longer dry spells alongside intense rainfall events that are difficult to manage effectively, change adaptation and resilience, and water, sanitation, and .. . In regions such as the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river basins, water is essential for agriculture, which employs a significant po...