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🇧🇷 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
🇯🇵 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
🇸🇪 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
🇸🇪 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
🇫🇮 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
🇬🇧 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
🇫🇮 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
🇩🇪 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Unusual weather phenomenon: Two Vänern have disappeared

This year, almost two lakes worth of water have been pushed out of the Baltic Sea, leading to record-low water levels.

Feb 12 • 18:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ The receded sea creates a unique view in Kalarand

The receding Baltic Sea has led to low water levels, allowing people to explore the seabed in Kalarand.

Feb 12 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Jaak Viilipus: Estonia's maritime infrastructure faces a new climate reality

Jaak Viilipus discusses the challenges faced by Estonia's maritime infrastructure due to climate change and extreme weather conditions.

Feb 10 • 12:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TS Shipping: The ferry connection between the mainland and the major islands is secured

TS Laevad confirmed that despite severe ice conditions and persistently low water levels, the ferry connection between the mainland and the major islands is maintained.

Feb 10 • 11:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A huge tanker is stranded on the Danube; the water is low, and the ship has been stuck for almost a month

A large tanker remains stranded on the Danube due to low water levels, unable to move for nearly a month.

Feb 10 • 07:55 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 08:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Never has less water been measured in the Baltic Sea - and that is good news for the aquatic environment

The article discusses the notably low water levels in several Danish ports and the Baltic Sea, which can expect to be replenished with fresh saltwater when the winds change.

Feb 5 • 15:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There has been no lower water level measured in the Baltic Sea for 102 years

The Baltic Sea is experiencing extremely low water levels, with hopes of fresh saltwater flowing in due to changing winds.

Feb 5 • 15:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ferry Kihnu Virve is stuck in the harbor due to low water levels

The ferry Kihnu Virve cannot operate due to low water levels at Munalaiu harbor, although captain Otto Ojamaa reassures that food and fuel supplies are not a concern for the residents of Kihnu.

Feb 5 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Regula will not sail to Hiiumaa until at least Monday

Due to low water levels, the ferry Regula's departures between the mainland and Hiiumaa have been canceled until the morning of February 9th, with additional restrictions on heavy vehicles for the ferry Tiiu, which continues to service the route.

Feb 5 • 10:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NVE expects high electricity prices this winter

Norway's Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) anticipates high electricity prices during winter due to depleted water reservoirs and low snow levels in southern mountains, but reassures that they are not concerned about supply security.

Feb 4 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the people of Hiiumaa, a new ferry urgently needs to be acquired

Residents of Hiiumaa emphasize the urgent need for the government to acquire a new ferry due to disrupted service caused by low water levels and difficult ice conditions.

Feb 4 • 19:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Low water level and ice situation change ferry routes in the archipelago – some are now operated by hovercrafts

Low sea levels are disrupting ferry services in the archipelago, leading to the use of hovercrafts in some routes due to record low water levels measured in Porvoo and Turku.

Feb 4 • 12:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo government launches campaign asking the population to save water

The São Paulo government has launched a campaign urging citizens to save water due to a severe drought affecting the state, highlighting the low water reservoir levels comparable to those in 2014.

Feb 4 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the forecast, sea levels will remain low for at least another week

The exceptionally low sea levels may break the previous record of -67 centimeters, with predictions indicating that this low level will persist for at least another week.

Feb 3 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Regula morning departures from Heltermaa are canceled

The Regula ferry departures from Heltermaa today, tomorrow, and on February 5 at 6:30 AM are canceled due to low water levels and ice conditions.

Feb 3 • 09:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Croatian Waters: Snow Melting Will Not Lead to Rapid Increase in Water Levels

Croatian Waters reports that the forecasted snow melting will not cause significant increases in water levels, as most watercourses are currently at low to medium levels.

Jan 12 • 16:09 UTC

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