Beijing to run out of water by 2030; 16 Philippine rivers and lakes already dry

One out of five people in Asia do not have access to safe drinking water. Climate change will increase frequency of droughts and floods. Beijing will have used up all their available water supplies by 2030. China has 7% of the planet’s water resources, yet they need to supply one fifth of the global population. 16 Philippine rivers and lakes are already dead during summer and only 33% are suitable as a water source.

Source: Water shortage in Asia – Asian Pacific Post

Date: 20 December 2007