WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Water is a precious resource throughout the Middle East. Not only is water necessary for life, but it aids in the advancement of civilization. Many Middle Eastern countries have historically depended on oases for their water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Middle Eastern river systems. The claims over rights to water in the Middle East are centred around the area’s three major river systems-the Nile, the River Jordan, and the Tigris-Euphrates river basin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Middle East and North Africa is the world’s most water-scarce region. This region is home to 15 out of the 20 of the world’s most water-scarce countries. Due to population growth, unsustainable water management, rapid economic growth, and ongoing conflicts, water scarcity in the region is likely to worsen.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are 8 main transboundary rivers located in the Middle East Region which account for most of the region’s surface water. These rivers are: Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, Orontes, Harirud and Helmand (in Iran) Rivers. While, the Yarmouk River and El-Kabir River are shared between Arab countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -Climate. Low levels of rainfall and high temperatures lead to water deficits . Geology. Rainfall flows down to the rocks beneath the ground. Pollution. Over-abstraction. Limited infrastructures. Poverty. Politics. Impacts on water insecurity. More items