Beirut is experiencing its worst water shortages in years, forcing residents to buy expensive trucked-in water as state supplies dwindle. Record-low rainfall has compounded the crisis, leaving local wells dry and the public sector struggling to meet demand. Many families now rely on bottled water for drinking, adding to financial strain amid Lebanon's ongoing economic challenges. Experts warn that climate change and inadequate infrastructure will worsen water scarcity, while government campaigns urge conservation and highlight depleted springs and lakes. Calls for improved storage and investment in water services continue, but solutions remain elusive as rationing begins months earlier than usual.