Yemen has never been a pleasant place to visit for the last fourteen years. Now the Israeli Zionist regime – in the footsteps of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman – have moved forward with the launch of strikes at the coastal city of Hudaydah. This was confirmed by the Houthi-controlled local media of southern Yemen, but no further details were provided. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz personally confirmed their target in the port city was the commercial ship Galaxy Leader. The ship, hijacked by the Houthi rebel group in 2023, was used to monitor maritime vessels in international waters, the Zionist regime’s Defence Minister said. After the Israeli attacks on Hudaydah, Ras Isa and Saif Ports, two Missiles were launched from Yemen into Israel, according to the Israeli military.
So, ground water is unsafe to drink, this would be especially worrying when you live in a rural area that uses such water. Ground water when it comes to the surface and has been affected by more than sewerage waste can be deadly. The use of chloride can be used to clean harmful chemicals from the water. This should happen after you filter the water of heavier substances and then boil it. This practice once used should kill the harmful bacteria such as the E. coli virus and cholerae. Education about these uses and the resources concerning water should be a priority. Both the state and civil society (NGOs and educational outlets) need to reach out and assist in alerting communities that use ground water. Chief among them as regards the government is the Education and health departments. They could save a lot of lives in the rural areas through education.
A 2021 study published in ScienceDirect titled “Groundwater Contamination in Sub-Saharan Africa” revealed alarming levels of harmful bacteria, such as E. coli, in groundwater sources close to human activity. Households and business premises that utilise boreholes for drinking water must be vigilant; it is crucial for borehole users to not assume the safety of their water, especially if they are near human and/or industrial activities. Regular testing and monitoring of borehole water are essential practices to ensure it remains safe for consumption. Groundwater supplies the majority of small urban and rural communities in South Africa and is critical in agriculture where it is used for livestock and irrigation – the vast majority of famers in Southern Africa rely on groundwater for both domestic consumption and livestock watering.
Article written by:
Yacoob Cassim
Journalist at Radio Al Ansaar
