Coastal groundwater supplies to become undrinkable as salt moves in, Nasa reveals
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Coastal groundwater supplies to become undrinkable as salt moves in, Nasa reveals

India Today  

A new study led by researchers at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has revealed alarming projections regarding saltwater intrusion into coastal groundwater supplies. The study evaluated over 60,000 coastal watersheds globally, assessing how diminished groundwater recharge and rising sea levels will contribute to saltwater intrusion. The findings indicate that rising sea levels alone could push saltwater inland in 82% of the studied watersheds, while slower recharge could lead to intrusion in 45% of these areas. As climate change continues to pose significant risks to coastal regions, this research highlights the urgent need for adaptive management strategies to protect vital freshwater resources.

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