With much of the Asian population living in drought-prone areas, water scarcity is a prevailing risk across Asia through water and food shortage leading to malnutrition. Populations vulnerable to impacts related to water are going to increase progressively at 1.5℃, 2°C and 3℃ of global warming. Aggravating drought condition is projected in Central Asia. Water quality degradation also has profound impact on human health.
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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