Over 65 per cent of Bali’s fresh water is funnelled to tourism, which is contributing to a water shortage exacerbated by growing urbanization, recent droughts and climate change.
Bali, Indonesia, is facing a worsening water crisis from tourism development, population growth and water mismanagement. Experts warn the situation will worsen if existing water control policies are not enforced across the island.
JATILUWIH, Indonesia Far from Bali s beaches and hotels, farmer I Ketut Jata stands on a mountainside, staring at terraced land that is too dry to grow the rice his family has long relied on for food and income.
JATILUWIH: Far from Bali’s beaches and hotels, farmer I Ketut Jata stands on a mountainside, staring at terraced land that is too dry to grow the rice his family has long relied on for food and income.
JATILUWIH, Indonesia (AP) Far from Bali's beaches and hotels, farmer I Ketut Jata stands on a mountainside, staring at terraced land that is too dry to grow the rice his family has long relied on for food and income.