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Jordan - The Dead and the Red Sea

In September of 2002, Jordan and Israel agreed to pump water into the Dead Sea from the Red Sea.  The water level of the Dead Sea has been dropping for many years.  It dropped from 1,280 feet to minus 1425 feet as of last year. 
The drop in the water has affected construction, agriculture, extraction of minerals, beaches and more.  Jordan is one of the top 10 countries in the world that are faced with water scarcity
The people are still waiting for the government to implement their agreement.
Note
The Times of Israel
https://www.timesofisrael.com/sinking-israel-jordan-relations-leave-dead-sea-a-natural-wonder-low-and-dry/

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