Water crisis deepens in Savelugu as changing weather patterns worsen shortages
Savelugu Municipality is experiencing a deepening water crisis as changing weather patterns worsen shortages. Abdulai Napari says, "When you fetch it, it is full of mud. You have to let it settle before you can use it." Fuseini Asana, a mother of six, spends many hours searching for water each day.
The community depends on a dam shared with animals, making it unsafe for human use. Experts say the water problem is getting worse because of climate change, with irregular rainfall and increased heat causing water to dry up faster. A hydro-geophysicist, Mohammed Abdul Mumin from Primux Technology, explains that the soil in the area cannot hold water well, making it difficult and expensive to provide underground water.
The lack of water is affecting people's work, reducing their income. Residents are calling on the government and other organisations to help with reliable solutions like pipe-borne water and better dams. Asana says, "This dam helped us, but now it is not enough. If it dries up, we don't know what we will do."
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The Savelugu Municipality is facing a severe water crisis, impacting daily life. Changing weather patterns are worsening shortages - and residents are struggling to cope.
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