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Impact of drought on WASH systems

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* Access to water was the main concern during the drought of 2000 in Afghanistan, even above food supply.

'''Drought can also create or worsen other disasters:''' [[Drought and links to other disasters| create or worsen other disasters]]

====Drought affects more than just water availability - being prepared====

Uncertainty with climate change is a big factor in accurately planning and preparing for WASH resilience. But planning only on changes in rainfall would be too simplistic, as water ''availability'' is not solely affected by climate change – population growth and changing water demand also contribute. Supply-side strategies (water volumes and availabilities) therefore need to be planned together with demand-side strategies (population growth, projected increases in demand). Lastly, greater rainfall intensity events may require some structures to be reduced (e.g. embankments, bunds) rather than increased.

 

'''More information about managing drought and making WASH systems more resilient:''' [[Resilient WASH systems in drought-prone areas]]

 

==Definitions of drought==

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