One in 4 people lives in places at high risk of running out of water
17 countries currently use more than 80 percent of their typical yearly water supply
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PARCHED People line up for water in New Delhi, one of several Indian cities that have faced water crises this year. A new analysis shows the country is one of 17 that typically uses more than 80 percent of its water supply.
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