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What is the primary factor contributing to water scarcity in Pakistan?
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The primary factor contributing to water scarcity in Pakistan is the increasing demand for water combined with inadequate management of water resources. Key contributors to this situation include:
1. **Population Growth**: Rapid population growth has led to higher water demand for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses.
2. **Agricultural Practices**: Agriculture consumes about 90% of the country's water resources. Inefficient irrigation methods and water-intensive crops exacerbate the problem.
3. **Climate Change**: Altered weather patterns, reduced snowfall in the Himalayas, and increased frequency of droughts have affected water availability.
4. **Water Management Issues**: Poor infrastructure, mismanagement of existing water resources, and lack of investment in water storage facilities contribute to inefficiencies.
5. **Pollution and Depletion**: Over-extraction of groundwater and pollution from industrial and agricultural runoff reduce the availability of clean water.
Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive policies and strategies for sustainable water management, investment in infrastructure, and changes in agricultural practices.
1. **Population Growth**: Rapid population growth has led to higher water demand for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses.
2. **Agricultural Practices**: Agriculture consumes about 90% of the country's water resources. Inefficient irrigation methods and water-intensive crops exacerbate the problem.
3. **Climate Change**: Altered weather patterns, reduced snowfall in the Himalayas, and increased frequency of droughts have affected water availability.
4. **Water Management Issues**: Poor infrastructure, mismanagement of existing water resources, and lack of investment in water storage facilities contribute to inefficiencies.
5. **Pollution and Depletion**: Over-extraction of groundwater and pollution from industrial and agricultural runoff reduce the availability of clean water.
Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive policies and strategies for sustainable water management, investment in infrastructure, and changes in agricultural practices.
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