Gwadar in grip of severe water crisis

Ziwani is a village in Balochistan, 70 km east of Gwadar. It is one of the four nuclei that make up Gwadar district and located here. Tesil lacks almost all basic facilities. but the lack of available water is an ongoing problem that cannot ignored. When the Ziwani people wake up, their first. and the most important responsibility is to start. looking for water in the surrounding area. For years, residents of this port city have struggled to find a solution to this problem. 

Pipeline carries water:

During their protests they sometimes blocked coastal roads. and lost precious lives in their efforts, of which three died. One of them was a woman named Jasmine. the problem is the same as many years ago. A pipeline carries water from the Ankara Dam to the city. but the pipeline is as old as the problem they are trying to solve. The water flow is too low to reach the finish line. Adding to this predicament, the world's population is increasing rapidly. creating an ever-increasing demand for water. One option is to buy water from tankers, but most Ziwani residents live below the poverty line. and cannot afford it. As a result, they cannot buy water.

 General public to safe:

In 2021, it reported in the media. that the government of Balochistan has allocated Rs 9.3 crore. for the construction of a new dam and laying of a new pipeline to address the water shortage. in the city, but work is still ongoing. Work has not started. On behalf of the Ziwani people. I would like to make a solemn appeal to the state government to start this project without delay. Because of the water conditions, Ziwani does not want to lose any more lives. In a broader sense, water insecurity defined as “lack of access by the general public to safe and clean water”. This is important not only for the physical and mental health of the general public.

 Widespread social problems:

 But also for living a healthy life on a daily basis. activities and household chores. In other words, water insecurity is a problem. [1] Water insecurity has emerged as a global problem. disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Lack of access to safe and clean water not only severely affects drinking behavior. but also basic hygiene practices in homes, offices, schools and other settings. The consequences of deficiency are myriad, affecting all organisms (including plants, animals. and other life forms) within a community. These effects range from mild illnesses to widespread social problems.

The country's workforce:

A study conducted some time ago showed. that water scarcity tends to exacerbate depressive symptoms in many developing countries [3]. Lack of access to water can lead to food insecurity. poor maternal health, malnutrition, and child stunting. all of which have a negative impact on the country's workforce [4]. The economic burden depends on each country indirectly. Regarding the availability of water. In addition, the lack of water for hydroelectric power. and agricultural development eventually leads. to the economic crisis the country is going through. The presence of this dangerous diarrheal disease poses a problem. for health care infrastructure in water-stressed countries.

Pesticides jeopardies food safety:

 Lack of available water and overuse of pesticides jeopardies food safety. both of which cause serious problems for health systems in many countries [5]. Insufficient access to food can lead to undermining of a person's nutrition. which leads to a deterioration in physical ability. and mental health, including the development of conditions. such as anxiety and depression, as well as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, etc. and. an increased risk of chronic diseases in adults [ 6]. The demand for clean and safe water in sufficient quantities will continue to grow.

Effective measures:

 At the rate it is already growing, and unless effective measures taken. two-thirds of the world's population will face severe water scarcity by 2025.People in industrialized countries and third world countries affected negatively. when safe and clean water is not available due to various circumstances. These factors include lack of infrastructure [8], dramatic climate change [9]. population growth [10] and pollution [11]. One of the most obvious examples of what wreaks havoc not only on people. but also on plant and animal life is the lack of available water.

Routine preventative measures:

 Hand washing, physical distancing. and household cleaning are routine preventative measures in the COVID19 pandemic. So the challenge that ordinary men face during the pandemic is water scarcity [2]. The water scarcity problem exacerbated during. the pandemic as the precautionary measures for this pandemic included. these measures on a regular basis. In many middle- and low-income countries with limited access. to water, overcrowding exacerbates widespread deadly diseases.

Enhance public awareness:

 Isolation from others is not a major hindrance in the fight against this disease.

This study provides evidence that the lack of available water makes. it more difficult to take precautionary measures against this epidemic. and it will also help in setting appropriate policies to protect water. and enhance public awareness of the importance of providing safe. and clean water to humanity.