Criză de apă pe o insulă din Indonezia, din cauza centrelor de date

Residents of Batam Island protested against the lack of drinking water, blaming data centers for resource depletion. Authorities attribute the issue to prolonged drought. Local water supply has been disrupted for three months, forcing residents to rely on dirty water from cisterns. The government insists that the drought is the main cause and denies that data centers are redirecting water. Environmental groups warn of potential water shortages if rain does not return soon. The rapid growth of data centers raises concerns about their impact on local communities and water resources. Protesters demand prioritization of drinking water access over industrial development.