Ahead of the World Water Day on Saturday, March 22, 2025, WaterAid is appealing to governments, multilateral banks, and the private sector to work together to unlock investments, and implement solutions to tackle climate and water crises.
A statement issued by WaterAid said New WaterAid research, published on Wednesday, reveals which of the world's 100 most populated cities were becoming increasingly exposed to floods and droughts - risking the security and survival of communities around the world.
The statement cited that cities across Africa and Asia were emerging as the most vulnerable to extreme climate shifts worldwide, which is having devastating impacts on access to clean water for urban communities on the frontline of climate change.
It said almost one in five of the cities studied emerged as experiencing 'climate whiplash' - intensification of both droughts and floods - whereas 20 per cent of cities have seen a major flip from one extreme to the other. "Cities in Southern Asia are becoming overwhelmingly flood-prone and European cities are exhibiting significant drying trends, all of which can impact people's clean water access and water security," the statement reveal.
