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Paradox of Bhutan’s water crisis

ཟླ་༢ 27, 2025 3 mins read
Paradox of Bhutan’s water crisis

Bhutan, a country with one of the world’s richest freshwater resources, is paradoxically grappling with severe water shortages in many regions. Despite an estimated 80 billion cubic meters of available water, some communities face chronic scarcity.

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