Dhaka lost 83% of its surface water over 250 years
A headline reports that Dhaka has lost 83% of its surface water over a 250-year period.
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Why it matters
Reduced surface water can increase urban water stress and vulnerability to flooding and other hazards.
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- Dhaka lost 83% of surface water in 250 years ↗thedailystar.net · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
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