A STUDY ON CHINA'S MAIN RIVER ABOUT WATER SCARCITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND HOW CITIES ARE RESPONDING.

Abstract

There are three rivers in China that have an effect on the country's economy and society: the Yangtze, the Yellow, and the Mekong. The continuation of these businesses is contingent upon the existence of these waterways. However, river systems and the people who use them are under a great deal of stress as a result of conditions such as climate change and a scarcity of water. Already, these river systems are seeing the pressure that this demand is putting on them. Within the context of China's main river basins, this research analyses water shortage, climatic variability, and adaptive responses within urban contexts with a focus on China. This method takes a comprehensive look at the factors that contribute to water shortage. According to the findings of this research, the availability of water is being altered as a result of increasing temperatures, changing patterns of precipitation, and harsh drought seasons. Already, the effects of climate change are exerting a great deal of pressure on ecosystems and societies that are already very fragile. Because urbanisation has resulted in an increase in the demand for water, cities have been forced to devise innovative strategies to deal with water shortages.
Following the publication of the results, communities are increasing the amount of wastewater that they recycle, increasing the efficiency with which they use water in agriculture and industry, and implementing integrated water resource management strategies. The actions described here are carried out by the local government. This is only one of many different ways that things may be done right now. One of the goals of this study is to make a contribution to the ongoing conversations. The findings suggest that the future of China's rivers is an issue of relevance on a national, regional, and global scale, regardless of the viewpoint that is taken into consideration.