Satellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globally
From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.
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News|Climate CrisisSatellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globallyFrom lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBy Amr AlkazazPublished On 17 Jun 202617 Jun 2026The world is losing an estimated 324 trillion litres (85.6 trillion gallons) of freshwater each year, enough to meet the needs of 280 million people annually, according to a 2025 World Bank report.This persistent loss of freshwater, known as “continental drying,” is driven by worsening droughts and unsustainable land and water practices.To raise public awareness about desertification and drought and promote action to…
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