Water mismanagement and overexploitation drive Pakistan towards absolute water scarcity
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The groundwater level in Pakistan has been depleting at an alarming rate thanks to the mismanagement of water resources and the overexploitation of groundwater extraction.[1] The fast-depleting groundwater table has made water scarce, even 400-500 feet under the ground in many cities. [2] [3] The population continues to grow at a high rate, and per capita water availability declines; Pakistan is on the way to facing ‘absolute’ water scarcity soon.
Injudicious use of surface water...
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