World's dams to lose a quarter of storage capacity by 2050: UN research

World's dams to lose a quarter of storage capacity by 2050

A study by the United Nations highlights an alarming figure about the dams across the world. The study noted that because of massive sediment clogging, close to 50,000 large dams worldwide could lose more than a quarter of their storage capacity by 2050.  The UN University's Institute for Water, Environment and Health conducted the study, which was published on Wednesday (January 11). It also suggested that action must be taken to address the pr…

World's dams to lose a quarter of storage capacity by 2050 - UN research

Nearly 50,000 large dams worldwide could lose more than a quarter of their storage capacity by 2050 as a result of sedimentation build-ups, eroding global water and energy security, according to United Nations research on Wednesday.

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World's dams may lose 25% of capacity by 2050

A dry spillway at Hoover Dam and stairs ending on a cliff are seen next to the growing ring around Lake Mead in the US state of Colorado, where water levels have declined dramatically. Photo: Reuters Nearly 50,000 large dams worldwide could lose more than a quarter of their storage capacity by 2050 as a result of sedimentation build-ups, eroding global water and energy security, according to United Nations research on Wednesday.

Nearly 50,000 dams to lose 'quarter of storage' capacity by 2050

Thousands of world's large dams are so clogged with sediment that they risk losing more than a quarter of their storage capacity by 2050, UN researchers say, warning of threat to water security.

World’s large dams could lose quarter of capacity by 2050, says UN

Study suggests the thousands of dams clogged with sediment pose a threat to water supplies