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Dozens of drought stricken Greek islands in the Aegean are
being forced to import greater amounts of water every year
(5). Faced with a water shortage crisis on its hands, the
Greek government is currently trying to tackle the problem
by importing millions of cubic metres of water to the
islands of Milos, Nisyros, Amorgos, Koufonisia, Shinoussa,
Folegandros, Tinos, Sikinos, Thirasis, Donoussa, Patmos,
Symi, Halki and Palionissos .

Crete is in danger

According to local
governors, the
problem is not just that
there is not enough
rainfall to fill up the
dams and rivers for
irrigation but that the
area also suffers from
a 70% reduction in the
replenishment of the
aquifer, and this has
had a catastrophic
effect on agriculture