Archive for October 27th, 2009
The Perennial Problem of Drought
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
People can go for over a week without food, but it only takes a few days without water to spell the end for humans. Every year stories comes out about how drought and the lack of water purification systems is wreaking havoc in countries around the globe. This year is no different, with the citizens of India currently suffering.
Despite just experiencing their rainy season, the country is still in need of water. This year the lack of rain has led to the worst drought since 1972. People travel for miles with their water jugs to reach one of the few wells that still offer some fresh, clean water.
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