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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Request for help for crew on boarded ship

The crew aboard the bulk carrier Caffa is reportedly running low on food and fresh water as they face restrictions imposed by Swedish authorities.

Mar 23 • 08:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Water Day’: with nearly R$ 6 million in funds, Bauru faces water insecurity and fears drought period

On Water Day, Bauru, Brazil, grapples with a critical water shortage after months of rationing due to low river flows.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gymshark water bottle in stylish colours falls to 68p in deal stack

A deal allows customers to purchase a Gymshark 500ml insulated water bottle for as low as 68p through cashback offers.

Mar 22 • 07:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Record-low water levels may help cleanse the Baltic Sea, where chemical weapons have lain on the seabed since the war

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea could provide a unique opportunity to clean up the seabed where chemical weapons have been buried since the war.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Record Low Water Levels Could Help Clean the Baltic Sea, Where Chemical Weapons Have Been Lying Since the War.

This winter, tourists at the Baltic Sea in Poland noticed unique phenomena such as frozen coastal zones and ice formations due to record low water levels, potentially improving the ecological situation of the sea.

Mar 20 • 10:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Water in Mexico, system far from being fail-proof

Mexico's water system faces critical failures due to low reserves, inefficient usage, and structural issues exacerbated by climate change.

Mar 20 • 09:28 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Unlimited petrol? Chinese firm claims it can produce fuel from air and water

A Chinese start-up claims it has developed a low-cost method to produce synthetic fuel from air and water, amidst growing interest in alternatives to fossil fuels.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Low Water Levels Have Not Brought Spring Floods to Soomaa for Two Years in a Row

For the second consecutive year, low water levels in Soomaa, Estonia, have resulted in the absence of traditional spring floods, affecting local tourism activities.

Mar 16 • 19:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea – unprecedented levels: explanations for causes and consequences

The Baltic Sea has reached record low water levels, creating challenges for shipping and posing risks to marine life.

Mar 16 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Water levels continue to rise in Latvia's rivers

Water levels in Latvian rivers are rising, leading to the flooding of low-lying areas due to ice melting and changes in river conditions.

Mar 14 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Šilalė District Municipality informs: meadows and forests in the lowest areas are already being flooded

The Šilalė District Municipality warns that low-lying meadows and forests are experiencing flooding due to rising water levels in nearby rivers.

Mar 13 • 12:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Drought threatens several lakes this summer – river regulation adjustments being made urgently at Karhijärvi, known from the one-euro coin

Due to unusually low winter snowfall, authorities in Finland are urgently changing water regulation policies for multiple lakes, including Karhijärvi, to prevent critically low water levels this summer.

Mar 12 • 06:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic Water Industry Sales Reach 51.6 Trillion Won, 2% of GDP... Export Competitiveness Is a Challenge

South Korea's water industry sales reached approximately 51 trillion won in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the national GDP, though export levels remained low at 2 trillion won.

Mar 12 • 05:23 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Homes under water and horses shelter at building site amid Bundaberg floods – video

Major flooding has resulted in homes being submerged and horses seeking shelter at a building site in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Mar 12 • 00:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Environment: No Miracle in the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea's water level dropped to a historic low in February 2023, but weather patterns prevented an influx of saltwater from the North Sea that could have improved the ecological situation.

Mar 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Water pressure reduction maintained for 10 hours in SP to preserve reservoirs

The water pressure reduction in São Paulo's metropolitan area will continue for 10 hours daily to protect the reservoirs as water levels remain critically low.

Mar 9 • 23:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The shower head that increases pressure even with low flow and includes a pause button to cut off water instantly

This article discusses a new shower head designed to enhance water pressure and includes a convenient pause button for instant water shut-off.

Mar 9 • 05:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

53,000 more homes to get an extra £425 benefit - who qualifies

An additional 53,000 low-income households on disability benefits will be eligible for water bill support under changes to the WaterSure scheme in the UK.

Mar 6 • 07:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Spring floods are expected to be small or at most ordinary – snowfall could still change the forecast

Spring floods in Finland are predicted to be smaller than usual, with certain areas experiencing significantly low water levels due to lack of snow.

Mar 5 • 08:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Fish Rescue Operation Near Klaipėda

A fish rescue operation is underway in Klaipėda due to low oxygen levels in water bodies caused by thick ice.

Mar 4 • 13:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Oslo municipality issues boil water advisory to tens of thousands of residents

A water main break in Oslo has prompted a boil water advisory for several neighborhoods due to low water pressure and potential contamination.

Mar 4 • 07:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Nordic Water Situation at Historically Low Levels

The Nordic water reserves have reached a historically low level, impacting electricity prices in Finland due to reliance on hydropower from Sweden and Norway.

Mar 4 • 07:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Water situation has collapsed to a historically low level – poor news for electricity market customers

Nordic water reserves have reached their lowest point in a decade, impacting electricity costs in Finland.

Mar 4 • 06:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Skåne residents urged to conserve water

Due to extremely low water levels in Vombsjön, residents of Skåne are being urged to conserve drinking water.

Mar 3 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With reservoirs well below normal and no rain forecast, city in RS adopts water rationing for 12 hours every day

The city of Bagé in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is implementing daily water rationing for 12 hours due to critically low reservoir levels and a lack of rain forecasts.

Feb 27 • 17:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Funny that you could almost buy a house with a credit card" – The price of this house is astonishing

A wooden detached house in Oulais, Finland, is on the market for a surprisingly low price of €10,000, mostly due to water damage and its designation as demolition-ready.

Feb 27 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents complain about bad smell at Lagoa da Jansen; specialists point out causes

Residents and visitors to Lagoa da Jansen in São Luís, Brazil, are complaining about a strong bad smell due to potential issues like low water circulation, organic matter decomposition, and illegal sewage discharge.

Feb 27 • 01:06 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 22:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

They Don’t Need Soil: 3 Indoor Plants That Live in Water and Fill the House with Green

This article discusses the advantages of indoor plants that can thrive in water, highlighting their low maintenance and decorative versatility.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Water Spring Begins: It's Better to Have Boots at Home

As temperatures rise in Lithuania, a phenomenon known as 'water spring' occurs, causing melting snow and ice to pool in low-lying areas, prompting residents in affected rural areas to keep their boots handy.

Feb 25 • 18:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Hundreds of pikes froze to death in Lidingö

A combination of low water levels in the Baltic Sea, thick ice, and oxygen deficiency has caused mass deaths of pikes and other fish in Ekholmsnässjön on Lidingö, Stockholm, which could affect fish populations for years.

Feb 20 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sandbanks emerge in the Guaíba, allowing 'walking on water' and potentially creating new islands; understand

Sandbanks have formed in Guaíba due to low water levels, enabling people to walk on these sandy areas, which could lead to new islands.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Once in 30 Years' Low Rainfall" - Drying Dam Affects Vegetables - When Will Rainfall Come?

Japan's Kanto region is experiencing severe water shortages, causing restrictions on water supply and impacting vegetable growth due to a historic drought.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Mass death of pike in Lidingö – after historically low water levels

Historically low water levels in the Baltic Sea have resulted in mass deaths of pike in Lidingö, Sweden, due to oxygen depletion caused by the conditions.

Feb 19 • 16:28 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The ferry is forced to refuse heavy traffic - historically low water levels

A ferry service near Härnösand, Sweden, is temporarily restricting heavy vehicle traffic due to historically low water levels attributed to a prolonged high-pressure system.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neighborhoods of Santarém face water shortages after leak and emergency maintenance

Residents of several neighborhoods in Santarém, Brazil, are experiencing water shortages and low pressure due to a leak in the distribution network that is being repaired.

Feb 19 • 12:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An unprecedented treasure revealed from the Baltic Sea

A 17th-century warship wreck has emerged in Stockholm due to exceptionally low water levels in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 18 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Closure of swimming pools over the weekend due to the cold

All swimming pools in Árborg, including the one in Selfoss, will be closed over the weekend due to low water levels of hot water resulting from extreme cold and a drought in recent days.

Feb 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A 17th-century warship wreck has emerged in Stockholm as the water level has dropped unusually low

A 17th-century warship wreck has resurfaced in Stockholm due to an unusual drop in the Baltic Sea water levels.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Legacy of Inefficiency". Why Are Water Services So Expensive in Our Country?

The article analyzes the high energy footprint of water services in Central and Eastern Europe compared to developed nations, highlighting inefficiencies and the impact of artificially low water tariffs.

Feb 16 • 16:06 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Cyprus asks people to use less water

Cyprus is facing a record low water reservoir level due to persistent drought, prompting local authorities to request citizens to reduce their water usage by 10 percent.

Feb 16 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cyprus appeals to residents to cut water use amid once-in-a-century drought

Cyprus officials have urged residents to reduce water usage by 10% due to a severe drought that is causing record low water levels in the nation's reservoirs.

Feb 16 • 13:21 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

An ancient ship can be seen in Stockholm due to low Baltic Sea levels

Due to exceptionally low water levels in the Baltic Sea, an ancient shipwreck has become visible near Stockholm, drawing attention from archaeologists and locals alike.

Feb 16 • 04:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Sun, wind, water: The reasons behind the collapse of electricity prices in the energy market

Electricity prices have plummeted to a historic low due to favorable weather conditions and increased renewable energy production in Greece.

Feb 14 • 17:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Residents Stranded on an Island in Kotka – Connection Vessel Finally Able to Move After a Couple of Weeks

A connection vessel in Kotka, Finland, has resumed operations after being stranded due to low water levels and ice, delivering supplies to residents of Kuutsalo island.

Feb 14 • 11:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Record low levels in the Baltic Sea – could be the salvation for animal life

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea may potentially benefit local wildlife after decades of environmental issues.

Feb 14 • 05:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Record low level of the Baltic Sea may improve water quality

The article discusses how the record low level of the Baltic Sea could potentially lead to an improvement in water quality.

Feb 13 • 13:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Environment: Why Researchers are Happy about the Empty Baltic Sea

Researchers express optimism regarding the historically low water levels in the Baltic Sea, seeing potential environmental benefits.

Feb 13 • 12:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The level of the Baltic Sea is unusually low, it hasn't been this low in 140 years

The Baltic Sea is experiencing its lowest water levels in 140 years, a concerning trend reported in Czechia.

Feb 13 • 11:08 UTC

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