Earth’s Hidden Water Crisis: Satellites Reveal Alarming Global Freshwater Loss

A wave of new research using decades of NASA satellite data has uncovered a dramatic and accelerating loss of freshwater across the planet. Scientists warn that over the past 20 years, massive amounts of groundwater have been depleted due to climate change, overpumping, and worsening droughts. This loss is so severe that drying land now contributes more to sea level rise than melting glaciers. Four major 'mega-drying' regions have been identified, threatening water security for billions. Experts say urgent action is needed to manage water resources and prevent a global crisis.