The recent climate changes pose significant threats to urban water accessibility. Shifts in the patterns of climate variables lead to increased water scarcity and competition for resources in urban areas. In addition, climate change-triggered extreme weather events can damage water infrastructure, disrupt supply systems, and compromise water quality. Aging infrastructure is vulnerable, and increased water…
Pakistan’s water supplies are severely stressed because of climate change, rapid population increase, and poor water resource management raises serious concerns. Pakistan today faces an impending water catastrophe as water supply per capita has dropped by more than 80% over the past 70 years. Considering the dire situation, it stands out to be the top…
Pakistan, one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change, is tackling the escalating challenges posed by greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related disasters. Despite its relatively low contribution to global emissions, the nation experiences a wide range of climate change impacts due to its diverse geography. In 2022 alone, Pakistan faced a series of…
