what is the emergency plan to combat water shortage in village
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An emergency water shortage can be caused by prolonged drought, poor water supply management or contamination of a surface water supply source or aquifer.
A drought is a period of abnormally dry weather that persists long enough to produce serious effects (crop damage, water supply shortages, etc.). The severity of the drought depends upon the degree of moisture deficiency, the duration, and the size of the affected area.
Drought can affect vast territorial regions and large population numbers. In effect, drought is a silent but very damaging phenomenon that is rarely lethal but enormously destructive. Drought can ruin local and regional economies that are agricultural and tourism based. Drought also creates environmental conditions that increase risk of other hazards such as fire, flash flood, and possible landslides/debris flow.
Poor water quality management can result in the demand for water exceeding the available supply. This can be exacerbated by fluctuations in regional precipitation, excessive water demand, or rapid residential development.
Emergency water shortages can also be caused by contamination of a water supply. A major spill of a
petroleum product or hazardous chemical on a major river can force communities to shut down water
treatment plants. Although typically more localized, the contamination of ground water or an aquifer can also disrupt the use of well water.