To mitigate means to lessen or reduce the severity, impact, or harmful effects of something such as an issue or problem.
Related terms
Water Management: The process of planning, developing, distributing, and optimizing the use of water resources to meet various needs while ensuring sustainability.
Infrastructure: The physical structures and systems (such as dams, pipelines, and water treatment plants) that are necessary for the functioning of a society or organization.
Policy: A set of principles or guidelines established by governments or organizations to guide decision-making and action related to specific issues like water scarcity.