The Middle East is running dry as water scarcity threatens millions


Cattle cross the dried out Lake Hamun in Iran, which is facing growing water shortage problems as are other countries in the region. — Photos: MOHAMMAD DEHDAST/dpa

Eventually, Abu Mohammed and his family reached their breaking point. Water was vanishing on the outskirts of Baghdad, and the orchards where he and his sons once harvested dates, apples, apricots and citrus fruits were drying up.

"We can no longer do this job," says the 62-year-old. The family packed their belongings and moved away.

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