Water Shortage Collection (page 2)

Sign warning of deep water at drought hit Bartley Green Resevoir, Birmingham

Dried mud, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Water shortage, conceptual artwork C014 / 1257
Water shortage. Conceptual artwork of water dripping in an hourglass onto a seedling in cracked mud, representing a water shortage or drought

Water Meters
Examples of 19th century water meters. Thomas Duncan was Liverpools first water engineer and devised a water meter in 1842

Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii), female with baby drinking, Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Impala (Aepyceros melampus), females at waterhole, Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Cracked soil, near Brisbane, Australia. Soil contracts and cracks when moisture is lost. The trees in the area are dying because they are not getting enough water from the soil

Water shortage, conceptual image

Haweswater reservoir 2010 drought
Exposed shores at head of Haweswater reservoir, Cumbria, UK. Picture also shows remnants of walls near the drowned village of Mardale. Photographed during the drought of summer 2010

Mud cracks on a reservoir shore during a summer drought. Many areas of the world are suffering more frequent droughts
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Chinese workers preparing their garden plot for food production near Tongshuan, Northern China
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A save water sticker on a chinese toilet in a hotel in Harbin
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

China is in the middle of the worst drought in 50 years. Precipitation totals have fallen significantly across most of
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A house with a roofed designed to capture rainfall for drinking water on Lundy Island Devon UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Water Scarcity: A Global Crisis Unveiled" In the arid landscapes of Morocco's Anti Atlas mountains, a haunting sight emerged in April 2012. The once vibrant river bed had transformed into a desolate wasteland, reflecting the severity gripping North Africa. As we gaze upon this image, our hearts ache for the parched land and its inhabitants. The resilience of nature is exemplified by the Pachycereus Marginatus, commonly known as the Mexican Fence Post Cactus. Thriving amidst scarcity, it serves as a symbol of hope in these trying times. Just like this cactus stands tall against all odds, humanity too must rise above to combat water scarcity. Looking back at history reveals similar struggles faced by communities worldwide during periods of drought. Chew Magna Reservoir's transformation into a mere trickle during the 1976 drought reminds us that no region is immune to such challenges. Yet again, we witness how precious water resources can dwindle rapidly when not managed sustainably. Nature's adaptability shines through another resilient plant - Aloe Dichotoma or Quiver Tree - found in harsh environments like South Africa's dry regions. Its ability to store water within its trunk teaches us valuable lessons about conservation and efficient usage. However, it is not just flora that suffers; humans bear witness to devastating consequences too. In an agonizing display captured on film (P2A3179), farmers gather around an almost dried-up watering hole during a prolonged drought from 1996-2011. Their faces etched with worry depict their struggle for survival as they battle against dwindling supplies day after day. Such scenes echo historical accounts like "The people of Israel murmuring for water, " reminding us that even ancient civilizations grappled with this fundamental need for sustenance and life itself. Artistic depictions also highlight society's awareness and concern regarding water shortages throughout time (Kafer in Wassersnot chromolitho).