viernes, 27 de enero de 2017

Gaza's water shortage worsening, no easy solutions seen | Reuters

Gaza's water shortage worsening, no easy solutions seen | Reuters

 

"The (tap) water is salty, as if it came straight from the sea. We have stopped drinking it."

Gaza has long suffered severe water problems due to Israel's siege
and occupation. With its aquifer contaminated by sewage, chemicals and
seawater and the territory's three desalination plants unable to meet
demand, most citizens depend on imported, bottled water.