Nepal Earthquake & Water Crisis

Indian soldiers arrive with supplies at the Tribhuwan International Airport  - http://www.timesunion.com/news/slideshow/Nation-World-photos-967.php

The people of Nepal are in great need of humanitarian aid following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake of April 25th. For a poor, landlocked country of nearly 29 million people, safe drinking water was already a huge problem. In light of the devastating earthquake, the crisis has surely reached epic proportions.

When I talk to people about water and its importance, most agree. Not too many see it as a pressing issue though. Sometimes I ask people to follow my blog or Facebook page of the same name, and they say they will when they can "get around to it."

In the aftermath of a crisis, like the earthquake in Nepal, time is precious. The people suffering there can't wait for the world to "get around to" providing aid - especially in providing clean drinking water. The death toll so far has already reached 1,900 people, and that's just from the quake itself. What will become of those who are injured and other survivors? They are going to need water for many uses. Plenty of water!

UNOCHA, USAID and other organizations are already either on the ground, or on the way to Nepal. Let's hope that food, water and medical supplies quickly reach those in need. For those of us who can, we can contribute to the aid organizations in order to support the relief efforts in Nepal.

At the same time, we must remember to not take our resources for granted. Be mindful when you use water no matter what you're using it for. Only a small portion of the world's water is safe for human consumption. We are heading for days when a shortage of water will be felt in many places around the world, where it is not only related to some sort of a disaster.

Water is everything...Water is life...


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