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May 17, 2009

Water Wars Strike Ahead of Predictions

Water Wars Srtike in India

...inequity in the water distribution system has led to a water crisis in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This has further led to a spurt in water related violence and in conflicts so shocking, we thought were predicted to take place only in the next 50 years. The local incident mentioned in the news report above was one among many where a mob of about six people killed a family for illegally drawing water from the municipal supply even as onlookers rushed back and forth to collect water before the pipe ran dry. Read more of this story »