What is predicted about water scarcity by the year 2025?

No one will face scarcity

Two billion people will face scarcity

Water will be abundant

All regions will have equal access

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B. Two billion people will face scarcity

It is predicted that nearly two billion people will live in absolute water scarcity due to increased demand and reduced supply.

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