Why do scientists think the water in the Dead Sea may be gone in 2050?

Scientists believe the Dead Sea may dry up by 2050 due to a combination of factors, including significant water diversion from the Jordan River, which is its main water source, and mineral extraction activities in the area. Additionally, evaporation rates are high in this region, exacerbating the loss of water. The ongoing decrease in water levels poses environmental and economic challenges for the surrounding communities reliant on this unique ecosystem. Without intervention, the Dead Sea could face critical reductions in size and volume in the coming decades.