Question

Water scarcity: a global issue

Answer 1

• Water scarcity has arised as a global issue.
• Water is becoming more scarce.
• The sources of water are shrinking due to industrialization.
• Mainly poor countries are suffering much.
• It is said by some investigators that around 2100 we will be paying lakhs for water bottle only.

Answer 2

Answer:

A poor water supply impacts health by causing acute infectious diarrhoea, repeat or chronic diarrhoea episodes, and nondiarrhoeal disease, which can arise from chemical species such as arsenic and fluoride. It can also affect health by limiting productivity and the maintenance of personal hygiene.