Dhaka may face severe water shortage in near future (warning)

The population of Dhaka is growing rapidly but no new sources of ground water which is being rapidly depleted have been located. At present, Dhaka depends on underground water for 87 percent of the 2.2 billion litres of water consumed every day. Water experts are forecasting a water crisis in the country’s capital in the near future. Dhaka is becoming one of the world’s largest cities with its current population of 14 million expected to grow to 22-25 million in the next 8 years.

Travellers to this city should be aware that a water crisis may develop. Travellers should monitor local media for water shortage alerts.