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Chilean water crisis
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The Chilean water crisis is a period of extreme water scarcity and drought in Chile that began in 2010 in response to climate change, agricultural practices and the existing policies established in the early 1980s. It is the longest lasting drought experienced in Chile in over 700 to 1,000 years.
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Chile faces a severe and deepening water crisis resulting in increasing social conflicts.
Chile has been facing a ‘megadrought’ for the past 14 years.
Chile faces extreme water stress and ranks 16th among 164 countries for baseline water stress.
The availability of freshwater resources is sharply declining.
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Category:Climate change