The planet is facing one of the most alarming consequences of climate change: the disruption of the water cycle. More intense storms, devastating floods, and prolonged droughts are putting entire ecosystems and the lives of billions of people at risk.

Global warming has increased the atmosphere's capacity to hold moisture, intensifying rainfall in some regions while others face severe droughts. This imbalance is leading to:

• Extreme flooding: Cities like Venice and Jakarta are already battling rising sea levels and unpredictable storms.

• Devastating droughts: Countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the southwestern United States face unprecedented water crises.

Disruption of the water cycle not only affects biodiversity, but also has serious social and economic repercussions. Agriculture, access to drinking water, and energy generation are critical sectors that are already feeling the effects.

Given these shocking figures, which, despite being an emergency that is raising global awareness, are still not widely discussed, I believe we could begin to help in the following ways:

• Water conservation: Implement sustainable habits at home.

• Support for climate policies: Demand immediate climate action from governments.

• Ecosystem restoration: Protect wetlands and forests that regulate water.