Water scarcity

Not enough clean water for everyone

Environment

Water scarcity means there is not enough fresh water to meet people's needs, because of growing demand, waste, pollution or drought.

The global picture

Billions of people lack safely managed drinking water. Farming uses about 70% of the world's fresh water.

Pakistan's situation

Pakistan depends almost entirely on the Indus river system, has limited storage in dams, and wastes much water through old irrigation methods. Groundwater is being pumped faster than it is refilled in many areas.

Solutions

Building storage, lining canals, efficient irrigation such as drip and sprinkler systems, fixing leaks, recycling wastewater and saving water at home.