Accessing Drinking Water and Global Warming in Sudan

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Sudan's primary water sources are the Nile and non-Nile water resources, including rainfall, seasonal streams, and groundwater, which support a large part of the population. However, water scarcity will worsen with declining rainfall, increasing evaporation, and more frequent extreme weather events due to global warming, affecting rural and urban communities. The climate of Sudan varies from tropical wet and dry in the southwest to desert in the north. From south to north, rainfall drastically declines, and semi-arid regions experience acute water scarcity. In this assessment, we have tried to shed light on the difficulties in guaranteeing sustainable and fair access to drinking water in the face of environmental stressors and offer suggestions for managing Sudan's water resources. To increase agricultural productivity and satisfy the nation's expanding residential and industrial water demands, it is crucial to support the development of water resources for home and agricultural use. Sudan's water resources are multi-sectoral, therefore efficient coordination is essential. Specialized authorities must investigate ways to maximize water usage and set rules to direct and regulate these initiatives.