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water crisis

[/ˈwɔːtər ˈkraɪsɪs/]
nounpl: water crises
crise hídrica
1. A severe shortage or critical situation involving the availability, quality, or distribution of water resources
The region is facing a severe water crisis due to prolonged drought.
A região está enfrentando uma grave crise hídrica devido à seca prolongada.
2. A situation where water supply becomes insufficient to meet the demands of a population or region
Climate change is exacerbating the water crisis in developing nations.
As mudanças climáticas estão agravando a crise hídrica em nações em desenvolvimento.
Synonyms
water shortagedrought crisiswater scarcityaquatic crisishydric crisis
Antonyms
water abundancewater surpluswater security

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crise hídrica
Most common term used in Brazil, especially during drought periods
São Paulo
crise de água
Alternative colloquial usage, particularly during the 2014-2015 drought
Portugal
crise da água
Standard Portuguese usage
General Portuguese
crise dos recursos hídricos
More formal, technical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

to run dry (metaphorical expression for water depletion)
water wars (conflicts over water resources)
thirsty times ahead (indication of upcoming water shortage)
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