megacities
The Global Water Crisis: How Tehran's Drought Signals a Thirsty Future for Megacities
Dec 15, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Tehran faces potential evacuation due to severe water shortages after five years of drought, highlighting how climate change and poor water management threaten urban centers worldwide. This analysis explores how food self-sufficiency policies, inefficient irrigation, and carbon emissions contribute to water crises in major cities, while suggesting sustainable solutions through improved agricultural imports, infrastructure, and renewable energy transitions.
India's Suicide Crisis: 1.7 Lakh Deaths in 2023 with Family Problems and Illness as Leading Causes
Sep 30, 2025 09:53 pm CST
According to the latest NCRB report, India recorded 171,418 suicides in 2023, a 0.3% increase from 2022. Family problems (31.9%) and illness (19%) were the major causes, with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest numbers. Young adults between 18-45 years were most vulnerable, while housewives constituted over half of female victims. The national suicide rate stands at 12.3 per lakh population, with Andaman & Nicobar Islands recording the highest regional rate.