The ongoing water crisis affecting vulnerable communities in the US needs to be tackled by a global approach. These communities face historic deluge and drought. Such issues will be in the spotlight at the forthcoming UN-supported World Water Week. Efforts are being made by the US Government to help climate-affected communities, including granting $25 million each to three affected indigenous communities.
Some of the climate-induced phenomenon affecting communities include:
- Sea level rise from melting glaciers
- Changing rainfall pattern
- Longer dry spells
- More fire incidents
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