Water scarcity looms for Madhesh residents as wells run dry
Summary
Residents of Madhesh in Nepal face severe water scarcity as groundwater levels drop due to unregulated river exploitation and deforestation, despite political promises to address these issues.
Key Points
- Madhesh residents are experiencing water scarcity as well water levels drop significantly.
- Madhesh has only 3.72% forest cover, contributing to environmental and water crises.
- Both federal and provincial governments declared Madhesh a disaster crisis zone due to water shortages.
- Political parties promise to prioritize Chure conservation and water access in upcoming elections.
