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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Judge sides with salmon against Trump administration in hydropower ruling

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must alter hydropower operations to protect salmon populations affected by dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:26 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

10% Water Supply Restriction in Nara: Low Reservoir Levels Expose Former Roads and Bridge Piers

Nara Prefecture has implemented a 10% water extraction restriction due to significantly low reservoir levels in local dams, a situation not seen in over two decades.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:15 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The storm train leaves record water levels in reservoirs in the last 40 years: they are at 82.9% of their capacity

Recent storms in Spain have led to reservoirs reaching their highest water levels in 40 years, with significant regional variations and concerns about infrastructure maintenance.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:04 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Forata and the 'insufficient' maintenance of Spain's dams: 'If no solutions are taken, it could be catastrophic'

The Forata dam in Spain is facing critical safety issues, including inadequate maintenance and lack of emergency protocols, raising concerns about potential disasters if not addressed.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:38 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The PP promises a Big Brother to monitor "24/7" the major water dams: "Its state is worrying"

The Popular Party in Spain has vowed to implement a comprehensive monitoring plan for major water dams if they assume power, citing worrying conditions of current infrastructure.

Feb 23 β€’ 01:34 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The PP promises a renovation plan for all major dams and to invest 100 billion euros by 2035: "The safety of Spaniards is not guaranteed"

The People's Party (PP) in Spain promises to invest 100 billion euros in a renovation plan for dams to enhance safety and infrastructure maintenance if they come to power.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

In Pomerania, Wody Polskie wants to destroy beaver dams in 160 locations

Wody Polskie has submitted an application to destroy beaver dams and remove their burrows in Pomorskie Voivodeship, which may lead to significant implications for local wildlife.

Feb 20 β€’ 19:28 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Empty dams, less milk and buying water: This is the reality of drought

Drought in New South Wales is causing severe water shortages and impacting farmers' livelihoods, with many struggling to provide for livestock amid ongoing dry conditions.

Feb 19 β€’ 01:13 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Record Low Rainfall, A Former Village from a Drying Dam - The Current Situation of Winter Water Shortages

Japan is experiencing record low rainfall, leading to significant water shortages and the emergence of submerged structures due to dropping water levels in dams.

Feb 16 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vale amid confetti, fines, and dams

With optimism surrounding its financial results, Vale faces scrutiny and legal challenges related to environmental risks.

Feb 15 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Thorough monitoring of dams, reservoirs, and rivers in Andalusia, with the Guadalquivir at red level in several points

Severe rainfall has led to red-level alerts for the Guadalquivir and Guadiana rivers in Andalusia, prompting authorities to monitor water levels and damage closely.

Feb 7 β€’ 17:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Artificial water release in Pythio due to increased level from Bulgarian dams

The municipality of Didymoteicho plans to release water artificially in Pythio to manage the rising water levels from overflowing dams in Bulgaria.

Feb 7 β€’ 16:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

In alert mode Pytheos: Artificial water discharge by the Municipality of Didimoticho due to increased levels from Bulgarian dams

The municipality of Didimoticho in Greece is preparing for an artificial water discharge to manage rising water levels caused by overflowing Bulgarian dams.

Feb 7 β€’ 15:52 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
National & Local

Castilla-La Mancha sends an Es-Alert to residents along the Bullaque River: the Torre de Abraham dam is releasing water

The government of Castilla-La Mancha has issued an Es-Alert to municipalities near the Bullaque River, notifying them of water release from the Torre de Abraham dam.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Report: dam safety in PiauΓ­ advances with more oversight and transparency

The Annual Dam Safety Report (RASB 2025) released by the State Secretariat for Environment and Water Resources (Semarh) highlights the condition of dams in PiauΓ­ and emphasizes oversight as a key tool for risk prevention.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:26 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Continued Decrease of Rainfall in the Pacific Side Leads to Low Water Storage Rates in Kanto, Reaching Historical Lows

The Pacific side of Japan continues to experience low rainfall, resulting in decreased water storage levels in Kanto dams, some of which have hit historical lows according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Feb 6 β€’ 08:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

One dead and one missing from storm Leonardo hitting the Iberian Peninsula

Storm Leonardo has caused one death and left one person missing in the Iberian Peninsula, with several rivers and dams at extreme risk of flooding or collapse.

Feb 5 β€’ 11:17 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
National & Local

Saturated soils, full dams and flood risk: Leonardo arrives after the rainiest January in 25 years

The storm Leonardo arrives in Spain with saturated soils, increasing the risk of flooding following the wettest January in 25 years.

Feb 4 β€’ 03:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Major Dams Near Full As Water Levels Surge After Rains

Zimbabwe's major dams are at over 90% capacity, reflecting one of the best water storage conditions in recent years due to consistent rainfall across the country.

Feb 3 β€’ 08:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

What are Damascus' plans to reactivate the dams in eastern Syria?

The Syrian army's control over key dams in Eastern Syria marks a significant economic shift as Damascus plans to reactivate these vital energy and water facilities following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces.

Feb 3 β€’ 03:43 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Nightmarish 'renaturation' through destruction of beaver dams. Scandal in the ŚwiΔ™tokrzyskie forest

During work in a forest near PiΕ„czΓ³w, six beaver dams were destroyed without the required permission, leading to public outcry and admission of fault by the local parks team.

Dec 23 β€’ 19:30 UTC

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