Yemen's Rapid Groundwater Depletion Worsened by Poor...
International News
September 13, 2023
Yemen, one of the world's most water-scarce nations, is facing an alarming rate of groundwater depletion due to inadequate water infrastructure and poor water management. Water experts report that Yemen is witnessing a rapid decline in groundwater levels, with the average well depth now reaching 500 to 600 meters. In the early 1970s, locals could access water by drilling wells just 30 meters deep.