जलसंकट
jalasaṃkaṭanoun★Intermediate
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
rootसंकट
crisis
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश