Countries That Could Run Out of Water by 2030

Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:00]These countries [music] could run out of water before 2030.

[00:00:04]At number five, Mexico.

[00:00:06]Extreme droughts and rising temperatures are drying up reservoirs across the country. [music] Some major cities are already facing water shortages, and experts warn that over 40 million people could be affected if the crisis keeps growing.

[00:00:20]At number four, South Africa.

[00:00:24]Cape Town once came terrifyingly close to day zero, where the city could completely run out of water.

[00:00:30]Although disaster was avoided, climate change and low rainfall still threaten millions of people every year.

[00:00:38]At number three, Pakistan.

[00:00:41]Pakistan relies heavily on glacier water, but rising global temperatures are melting glaciers faster [music] than expected. Combined with rapid population growth and water waste, experts warn that over 120 million people could face serious water shortages in the near future.

[00:00:58]At number two, India.

[00:01:01]Groundwater is disappearing at an alarming [music] speed due to farming, overpopulation, and massive urban growth.

[00:01:08]Scientists believe [music] nearly 600 million people could face extreme water stress before the end of this decade.

[00:01:15]And at number one, Yemen.

[00:01:18]Yemen is already one of the driest countries on Earth. Years of conflict and collapsing water systems have pushed millions of people into a desperate struggle just to find clean drinking water.

[00:01:30]The scary part? This global water crisis is no longer a future problem. It's already happening right now.

[00:01:38]So, tell me, which country do you [music] think is in the most danger?