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 unprecedented loss of freshwater across the planet. Scientists warn that over the past 20 years, climate change, overuse of groundwater, and worsening droughts have caused Earth's continents to dry out at alarming rates. This rapid depletion is not only threatening drinking water supplies for billions but is also now a major driver of rising sea levels—surpassing even melting glaciers in its impact. Four massive 'mega-drying' regions have been identified, all in the Northern Hemisphere, highlighting the global scale of the crisis. Experts urge immediate action to manage water resources and address the root causes before the situation becomes irreversible.