Mayor of Płock: We are consistently reducing the negative impact on the environment
The Mayor of Płock discusses a significant investment project to improve the city's rainwater drainage system amid climate change adaptation efforts.
"People are climbing through rainwater drains onto neighbors' balconies" – drug-related evictions have increased drastically
Drug-related disturbances in residential buildings have surged dramatically in the Helsinki metropolitan area, according to property manager Ilkka Laitinen.
VIDEO: Passengers need to use umbrellas inside the bus to protect themselves from water in Teresina
Passengers in Teresina have resorted to using umbrellas inside a bus as rainwater leaked through open windows that would not close.
Goodbye to Flooding? This is How the Rain Garden Near Estadio Azteca Works
The inauguration of Mexico City's first rain garden aims to prevent flooding by capturing rainwater around Estadio Azteca.
Gym closed for improper sewage disposal in João Pessoa
A gym in João Pessoa was shut down for illegally discharging sewage into a rainwater drainage system.
Train derails after rain drags sand onto tracks in Natal
An express train derailed in Natal due to rainwater causing sand to wash onto the track, though no injuries were reported.
After winter – activity in Vilnius Old Town: road workers have started work on the streets
Vilnius is beginning street renovation work, including a rainwater drainage system, after a delay caused by frozen ground during winter.
Historic ship capsizes at sea after theft of power cables, says vessel's manager
The historic ship Professor W. Besnard partially sank after collecting rainwater and being flooded, due to stolen power cables needed for a pump.
Video: drone locates 93-year-old man missing for days in the woods after falling from a 15-meter cliff in PA
A 93-year-old man was found after being missing for nearly six days in the woods of Novo Progresso, Brazil, having survived by drinking rainwater and river water.
Sacked manager-turned-whistleblower condemns mould-ridden hospital
A former site manager has exposed alarming health and safety issues at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital, including mould, sewage contamination, and rainwater leaks.
93-year-old man found alive after five days lost in forest area in southwestern Pará
A 93-year-old man missing for five days was found alive in a difficult-to-access forest area in Novo Progresso, Pará, having survived by drinking rainwater.
Singapore: Asia's Green Hub
The article discusses the innovative 'Supertrees' in Singapore, which are high-tech structures designed to generate electricity and collect rainwater while showcasing vibrant flora.
Clandestine ice factory that used rainwater is shut down in Cosmópolis
A clandestine ice factory in Cosmópolis, Brazil, using rainwater for ice production, was shut down, leading to the arrest of three individuals.
Saudi Arabia transformed a desert valley 50 kilometers from Mecca into a forest ecosystem, with rain retention canals, stone dams, and passive rainwater collection
Saudi Arabia has successfully turned the Albaida desert valley near Mecca into a thriving ecosystem using innovative water retention techniques.
Adelaide Hills residents living near 'revolting' fertiliser seek answers
Residents of Kanmantoo in Adelaide Hills are calling for answers regarding air quality issues linked to the nearby Neutrog fertiliser company after experiencing foul odours and contaminated rainwater.
A film developed in Spain can generate up to 100 volts with a single drop of water
A new device developed in Spain can generate energy from rainwater to enhance solar panel efficiency.
How do the Galápagos Islands supply themselves with water? Rainwater harvesting is one of the main sources
The Galápagos Islands rely on various methods such as desalination, groundwater aquifers, and rainwater harvesting to provide limited fresh water to its inhabitants.
Can the water from air conditioning be used to water plants?
Experts say that water collected from air conditioning units can effectively be used for watering plants, despite lacking nutrients found in rainwater.
Cities Want to Retain Rainwater. What Subsidies Are Available for Residents?
Poland's cities are increasingly recognizing rainwater as a valuable resource and implementing subsidy programs to support residents in collecting it.
VIDEO: three motorcycle accidents recorded in less than a week on the same street in Várzea Grande (MT)
Three motorcycle accidents occurred within a week on the same street in Várzea Grande, Brazil, attributed to a pothole concealed by rainwater.
Residents build barriers to contain rainwater after flood in São João de Meriti
Residents in the Venda Velha neighborhood of São João de Meriti built barriers to prevent rainwater from flooding their homes again following a severe storm.
Urban Rainwater Flooding is Increasing, but Preparedness is Insufficient
A study from the University of Oulu reveals that cities are inadequately prepared for increasing issues related to urban rainwater flooding, even though the problem is widely recognized at the municipal level.
Corridors of Nova Iguaçu General Hospital Flooded After Rainwater Gallery Overflowed
Corridors of the Nova Iguaçu General Hospital were flooded due to heavy rainfall, although patient care was not impacted.
Klaipėda Prepares for Possible Thaw: Cleaning of Rainwater Drainage Networks Begins
Klaipėda city authorities are preparing for potential flooding due to melting snow by starting cleaning works on the rainwater drainage systems.
Reconstructing the Rainwater Drainage Collector on Ulmaņa Street for Nearly Two Million Euros
Riga's finance and administration committee has approved a major investment project for the reconstruction of the rainwater drainage collector on Ulmaņa Street.
The tide reached up to 5 meters in Guayaquil, complicating the drainage of rainwater
Heavy rainfall in Guayaquil coincided with high tide, complicating the drainage of rainwater.
8-Meter Crater Caused by Breakage of Water Main Closes Access Road to São Pedro Highway
An 8-meter deep crater, caused by a break in the rainwater drainage gallery, has disrupted traffic access to the Geraldo de Barros Highway in São Pedro, Brazil.
Worker buried while working at a construction site in the DF; victim was under the ground for 5 minutes
A construction worker in Brazil died after being buried for five minutes when the ground collapsed during work at a rainwater drainage gallery.
Garbage truck sinks into a hole in the street of Artur Nogueira
A garbage truck sank into a hole on Johannes Theodoro de Wit Street in Artur Nogueira due to a burst rainwater drain caused by heavy rainfall.
After crater expands, city hall builds asphalt barrier to prevent water advance
In São José dos Campos, city officials have erected an asphalt barrier around an expanding crater to prevent rainwater from infiltrating further into the area.
Trash and rainwater in the sewage system increase the risk of overload
Águas de Matão has conducted approximately 160 actions for unclogging and cleaning in 2026 to prevent sewage overflow during heavy rains.
Soot in Rainwater Alerts Communities in Northern Esmeraldas
Residents of Limones and San Lorenzo del Pailón have reported the presence of soot in stored rainwater, prompting an alert confirmed by local authorities.