Dhaka, Bangladesh's bustling capital, might be surrounded by water, but clean drinking water is a rare find. 🌊🚰 How ironic is it that the \"Land of a Thousand Rivers\" struggles to quench the thirst of its own people?
Despite being encircled by four rivers, dotted with over 50 canals, and boasting several lakes, Dhaka faces a significant water crisis. This shortage contributes to its ranking as the seventh least livable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2022 Global Livability Index. 😔
But wait—there's hope on the horizon! Enter the Padma water treatment plant, built in February 2019. This game-changer is set to turn things around for Dhaka's residents. 🌟
The Padma plant taps into one of the mighty rivers surrounding the city, transforming river water into safe, clean drinking water for millions. By harnessing this natural resource, the plant aims to ease the city's dependency on dwindling groundwater reserves and improve access to potable water. 💧✨
Think of it as Dhaka's own superhero, stepping up to tackle one of the city's biggest villains: unsafe drinking water. With this innovative step, the city is poised to make waves—not just in improving livability but also in setting an example for other water-challenged urban areas. 🦸♂️🌍
Here's to hoping that Dhaka's journey inspires others, reminding us all that sometimes, the solution is right under our noses—or in this case, flowing all around us. Cheers to turning the tide! 🥂
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
