Jordan Faces Deepening Water Crisis Amidst Israeli Supply Deal Expiry and Desalination Project Challenges
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Jordan's King Abdullah highlighted water security as vital for national sovereignty amid a deepening water crisis. An agreement with Israel for additional water supplies expired at the end of 2025, returning Jordan to its baseline treaty amount. The kingdom faces severe water scarcity due to its arid climate, population growth, and domestic mismanagement, with a significant portion of water lost through leaks. Jordan is investing over $4 billion in a desalination project expected to be operational by 2029, but faces challenges with cost, infrastructure, and energy needs.
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- Jordan's King Abdullah stressed water security as a pillar of national sovereignty.
- An Israeli agreement to supply Jordan with extra water expired at the end of 2025.
- Jordan is one of the world's driest countries, with per capita water below 80 cubic meters.
- Approximately 41% of Jordan's drinking water is lost due to poor infrastructure and leaks.
- Jordan's National Water Carrier desalination project is expected to cost over $4 billion.
- The desalination project is not anticipated to be operational before 2029.
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