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June 23, 2020

Running Dry: Karachi’s water crisis

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Karachi’s in line to become the third most populated city in the world by 2030. The city has grown so fast, that it can only supply half the water the city needs. Its situation has been exacerbated by municipal mismanagement, industrial pollution, and infrastructure problems. Climate change is projected to make it worse.

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