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South Asia faces severe water crisis amid early heatwaves and low rainfall

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South Asia is facing an early and severe summer with above-average temperatures and the threat of a "super El Nino," which is expected to exacerbate heatwaves and lead to highly variable weather. Rainfall is predicted to be below average for key agricultural regions in Pakistan, India, and Nepal, creating a dangerous combination of low water availability and high heat. While transboundary water cooperation remains a challenge due to geopolitical tensions and limited integration, the article emphasizes the urgent need for improved domestic water governance and internal reforms within these countries. AI

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South Asia faces severe water crisis amid early heatwaves and low rainfall

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambika Vishwanath ·

    South Asia must make water a top priority

    Summer hit South Asia early this year. April saw above average temperatures and the mercury is expected to reach unbearable highs this month. We are also bracing for a “super El Nino”, where a combination of increased heatwaves and highly variable weather patterns are expected to…

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