A once-flowing river, the symbol of hope and renewal for thousands of years, has dried up completely. And believe it or not, this is not a good thing at all! The Jordan River, which stretches from Syria to Israel and beyond, has finally stopped flowing after centuries of being an essential water source for millions of people. But as we will discover in this video, something terrible is happening now that the river is gone. Get ready for a shocking insight into one of the most significant environmental issues plaguing our planet today: what happens when rivers dry up?
The Jordan River is one of the most important rivers in the world. It is the main source of water for the countries of Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. Millions of people rely on the river for their drinking water. The river has been drying up for years. In 2007, the Israeli government stopped allowing any water to be taken from the river for irrigation. This was done in an attempt to save the river. However, the river continued to dry up. In 2010, only 10% of the river's original flow remained. The situation became so dire that in 2013, the World Bank released a report saying that the Jordan River could completely dry up by 2022. Now, it seems that the worst has come to pass. The Jordan River has finally dried up.