Weather change has more of an effect on a nation’s well-being than most may think. In this article the public becomes aware that Africa is currently facing water shortage issues, and it has the potential to devastate the nation in the long run. It appears that the people in Africa will be most affected, and it may cause many deaths. According to the article children and women will be most affected by the water shortage, and it could devastate more than two million people.
The article lists many different effects water shortage will have on the public. Apparently, this water shortage is going to cause almost a chain reaction. Food production will decrease in the nations affected, and therefore those who need the nutrients will not be receiving them, because the water and food will not be available. Disease will be more prevalent, and the article points out that it will be harder for those affected to bounce back without proper nutrition.
It is disappointing to hear that especially this part of the world is having this damaging effect in their nation. It is very obvious that the nation already has its own problems with other illness, nutrition, and living conditions. This nation is already in need of aid for the people, but this water shortage is going to escalate the problem. Africa already has too many people that are suffering with illness, and it appears that the problem will only get worse.
It is becoming more and more important to help those that are in need of help and to educate the public about problems that are facing the nation. It is time for people to raise awareness about this problem and work on getting more fresh water to the parts of Africa that need it the most.
These pictures help illustrate the water shortage in Africa
