No images? Click here Water problems impact Indonesia's urban poor the worst The current extreme weather caused by climate change has created various water-related issues. Floods and droughts have affected humans around the world. Whether you live in the city or suburbs or are rich or poor, you can't escape Mother Nature's wrath. However, the latest research shows that the urban poor population has suffered the most from water-related disasters. It is because they have limited resources to deal with the problems. Unlike their wealthy neighbours, these poor people can not buy clean water when they are shortage of water, or they can't move when floods hit their region. Stay tuned for more environmental coverage on our website!
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