大马士革面临严重的缺水问题,因为由于极度干旱,其主要春季降水量创历史新低。 Damascus faces severe water shortages as its main spring hits an all-time low due to extreme drought.

由于叙利亚近70年来最干燥的冬季, 大马士革正面临严重的水危机。 Damascus is facing a severe water crisis due to Syria's driest winter in nearly 70 years. Ein al-Fijeh泉为大马士革及其郊区500万人提供70%的水,这是有史以来的最低水平。 The Ein al-Fijeh spring, which supplies 70% of the water for 5 million people in Damascus and its suburbs, is at its lowest level ever. 由于巴拉达河大部分干燥,许多居民现在依靠私人油罐车取水。 With the Barada River mostly dry, many residents now rely on private tanker trucks for water. 政府官员敦促养护,警告夏季情况可能恶化。 Government officials urge conservation, warning the situation may worsen in the summer.