Fresh water is saying bye to South Asia

South Asia is a home for one-fourth of world’s population whereas only 5% of Earth’s fresh water is available to this region,

According to a report given by UN, fresh water sources in South Asia are under threat. South Asia is a heavily populated region which increases the consumption of drinking water. Other than this, a vast land is used for agriculture, which takes up major chunk of fresh water.

There are various reasons behind this shortage, which includes over population, changing climate, improper usage and lack of mutual co operation among countries.

This is a problem that needs to be addressed and resolved as soon as possible. Fresh water plays vast and vital role in all social, economical, political and biological aspects of life. Any delay in taking precautionary measure and recovering process of this issue, may have an immense and drastic impact on a huge population residing in this region.

UNEP’s executive director Achim Steiner said “These river systems are major economic arteries as well as social and environmental assets for South Asia,”

While saying this he was referring to the rivers which run throughout South Asia covering the following countries Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran.

In order to control this devastating situation, the infrastructure needs to be reconsidered. Along with intense research that focuses on the environment and requirement of South Asia. Going green is no more a fashion statement or a want it has become the only hope for survival.