Damascus on the Brink of Thirst: Emergency Measures Fail to Address Deepening Water Crisis - The Syrian Observer

Damascus on the Brink of Thirst: Emergency Measures Fail to Address Deepening Water Crisis - The Syrian Observer

Damascus, once nourished by the historic Barada River and the vital Fijeh Spring, now teeters on the edge of a severe water crisis. The capital and its surrounding countryside face a daily water shortfall of up to 200,000 cubic meters—an alarming figure that reflects both natural decline and chronic mismanagement. With daily demand hovering between 500,000 and 550,000 cubic meters and supply lagging behind at approximately 350,000, authorities h…