Yemen
One climate change–induced impact that is increasingly affecting my local community is water scarcity combined with rising temperatures. Prolonged droughts, reduced rainfall, and higher evaporation rates have placed growing pressure on already limited water resources, making access to clean and reliable water more difficult for households, agriculture, and public services. These conditions strain daily life, increase the cost of water, reduce agricultural productivity, and heighten health risks, particularly during extreme heat periods. In response, communities have adapted through water rationing, rainwater harvesting, and more efficient irrigation practices, while local organizations and humanitarian actors support groundwater management, water trucking, and awareness campaigns on water conservation. Although these measures help reduce immediate risks, long-term adaptation will require stronger water governance, climate-resilient infrastructure, and sustained community-based resource management.