New York, March 22 -- Today, on World Water Day, Lebanon is in the midst of a dual emergency. A historic drought has reduced reservoir levels to a minimum, while a military escalation has displaced more than 1 million people since March 2nd and placed extreme pressure on already fragile water infrastructure. The water crisis that is not natural: it is the direct result of conflict, poverty and international neglect.

Lebanon is experiencing the worst drought in decades. Reservoir levels are critically low, placing pressure on distribution networks and agricultural production, particularly in rural areas hosting displaced populations.

Almost the entire national water system depends on diesel-powered pumps: without fuel, water stops flowin...