What Are The Challenges Threatening Water Security in Jordan?

What Are The Challenges Threatening Water Security in Jordan?

Since the beginning of the current winter season, Jordan has been experiencing a shortage of rainfall due to increasing climate changes. By mid-December, accumulated rainfall had reached only 4 percent of the seasonal average, according to official figures from the Jordan Meteorological Department. This has raised concerns, especially with the practice of intensive year-round agriculture to meet the increasing demand for food in the kingdom.