Question

list few causes for water scarcity???​

Answer 1

Ground water depletion,

Overuse of the water,

Simply Wasting the water,

Deforestation,

Encroachment of forest areas and also water bodies like lakes for other purposes,

Overgrazing etc..

Answer 2

Following are some of the major causes of water shortage:

• Climate change.
• Natural calamities such as droughts and floods.
• Increased human consumption.
• Overuse and wastage of water.
• A global rise in freshwater demand.
• Overuse of aquifers and its consequent slow recharge.