Everything You Need To Know About Water Scarcity In Africa

Water scarcity in Africa is getting worse. Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are affected by severe drought. Approximately 230 million Africans will be facing water scarcity by the end of 2025. Read this article to know more about water scarcity in Africa.

What is water scarcity? How is it impacting Africa?

Water scarcity means a lack of access to water. Africa is dealing with economic and physical water scarcity. Economic water scarcity refers to a lack of water infrastructure and poor management of water resources. Physical water scarcity is a situation when there is not enough water to meet all demands.

Drought in Africa

Africa has also been dealing with some of the most severe droughts in recent years. Rivers are also running dry due to excessive heat. Africa is likely to face a scarcity of water and depleted freshwater resources in the coming years.

Who is the most affected and why?

Almost every African is impacted by water scarcity. In rural areas, people have no immediate access to water. They have to travel long distances to get water.

In January, Egypt reached water poverty with less than 500 cubic meters of water per capita per year. The government said that the declining per-capita water availability increased Egypt’s food security risk.

Population growth and climate change

Djibouti faces extreme water scarcity exacerbated by population growth and climate change. In many other African countries, water scarcity is caused by rapid population growth and climate change. Climate change may also lead to death and illness from increasingly frequent extreme weather events.

Health risks due to water scarcity

According to the World Bank, poor water quality is the root cause of up to 80 per cent of diseases in Africa. People are suffering due to disease burdens related to water, sanitation, and hygiene. In rural areas, lack of basic access to water services led to deaths.

Who are the key players in improving Africa’s water access?

Young activists like Vanessa Nakate, Leah Namugerwa, and Yola Gogwana are bringing awareness to Africa’s climate-driven water crisis.

In Nigeria, the World Bank’s Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene program are supporting the country by expanding access to water.

In January, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) appealed for almost 130 million US dollars to avoid a forthcoming humanitarian catastrophe in the Horn of Africa.

What do you think about water scarcity in Africa? How can we improve the situation? Share your answer in the comment section below.

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