Water scarcity is expected to increase due to increased water demand accompanied by an increase in population in drought-prone areas, possible future decreases in precipitation and unsustainable practices such as irrigation.
由于易受干旱地区的人口增加造成对水的需求增加、今后降雨量可能减少以及诸如灌溉等不可持续做法，预计水匮乏的现象将加剧。