Why half of the 100 largest cities worldwide are facing water shortage

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Stars (1 / 1) 09.02.2026 13:34 / Torben

A new atlas is causing a stir: The water crisis is hitting dramatically - half of the 100 largest cities worldwide are suffering from acute shortages, 38 of which are already experiencing extreme water stress. Read on to learn the whole story!

The Global Scandal

Current data shows that millions of people are affected: More than 2.2 billion do not have safe access to drinking water. At the same time, the Earth is losing huge amounts of freshwater - according to the World Bank, it amounts to 324,000 billion cubic meters annually. These figures may sound like they're from a disaster movie, but they are a bitter reality.

Who's in the Spotlight?

Metropolises such as Beijing, New York, and Rio de Janeiro are among the cities most at risk. Causes are not only climate extremes, but also rapidly increasing demand and poor resource management.