Water is essential for our survival, and yet we often take it for granted. As we celebrate World Water Day on March 22, it is crucial to understand the importance of water and the need to protect and nurture our natural water sources like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

The United Nations started celebrating World Water Day in 1992 to raise awareness of the importance of water and to remind people of the need to conserve it. Unfortunately, due to industrialization and encroachment around rivers and lakes, many natural water sources are drying up, and water crisis is increasing worldwide.

Currently, many regions around the world are facing severe water shortages, and if we don’t act now, it could become a significant problem for the world in the future. More than 120 million people around the world don’t have access to potable water, and the lack of clean water has led to an increase in waterborne diseases.

It’s essential to understand that only 2% of the world’s water is potable and fit for human consumption. The rest of the water is either saltwater, frozen, or not easily accessible. Water is a precious gift of nature, and it’s essential to conserve it for future generations.

We need to protect our natural water sources like rivers, lakes, and oceans from pollution and nurture them. It’s crucial to reduce our water usage and avoid wastage by fixing leaks and using water-efficient devices. We must also support organizations that are working to provide clean water to people in need.

Water is life, and it’s time to take action to protect our natural water sources. Let’s pledge to conserve water, protect our rivers, lakes, and oceans from pollution, and nurture them for future generations #worldwaterday