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The “Asian water tower” is losing 24 billion tonnes of groundwater every year

The "Asian Water Tower" is experiencing alarming groundwater depletion, losing approximately 24.2 billion tonnes annually, particularly affecting densely populated agricultural areas. This crisis highlights the urgent need for policy interventions to manage water resources sustainably and address the impacts of climate change.

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