जलसंकट

jalasaṃkaṭa
nounIntermediate
general

A severe shortage of water resources that threatens human, agricultural, and ecological needs.

जलसंकट के कारण कई गांवों में पानी की कमी हो रही है।

Due to the water crisis, many villages are facing water shortages.

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This term is commonly used to describe regions facing drought, over-extraction of groundwater, or inadequate water management.

Collocations

जलसंकट का समाधानsolution to the water crisisजलसंकट का कारणcause of the water crisis

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Related Phrases

जल संरक्षणphrase
water conservation
जल प्रदूषणphrase
water pollution

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'जलसंकट' when discussing severe water shortages, especially in environmental or policy discussions.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'जल' (water) + 'संकट' (crisis), indicating a critical shortage of water.

📝Usage Notes

This term is widely used in environmental and social discussions, particularly in regions facing drought or water scarcity.

Word Breakdown

जल
water
root
+
संकट
crisis
root
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