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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

With current levels of Mazar and Amaluza reservoirs, Paute can generate for 22 consecutive days without a single drop of water entering

Ecuador's Paute hydroelectric complex can sustain power generation for 22 days under current reservoir conditions without new water inflow.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NEDC, Yobe distribute rescue boats, relief materials after fatal mishap

The North East Development Commission has provided rescue boats and relief materials to Yobe State residents following a deadly boat accident.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs celebrates the first approval of groundwater conservation 'from agriculture to the city'

Katie Hobbs, the Governor of Arizona, celebrates the rapid approval of a groundwater conservation program aimed at ensuring sustainable water supply for urban growth in the state.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why do white stains appear in bathrooms? Know the reasons and how to get rid of them

The article discusses the common issue of persistent white stains in bathrooms and offers insights into their causes, particularly in the Delhi-Noida region.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

12 Greenpeace activists were arrested for jumping the fences of Congress and also a cameraman

Twelve Greenpeace activists were detained during a protest at Argentina's Congress against glacier law reform, highlighting concerns over water protection.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ brothers who were lost for 60 hours on Pico da Bandeira recount how they faced days without water and food: 'hallucinations'

Two siblings lost in Brazil's Pico da Bandeira for 60 hours share their harrowing experience of survival and hallucinations due to hunger and dehydration.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The water theft on their estate next to Doรฑana brought the Alba family "illegal" profits of over 5 million euros

The Alba family illicitly profited more than 5 million euros from illegal water extraction on their estate in Aznalcรกzar, Spain.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The nurses: "We tried to thaw the heart with cold and warm water"

Nurses at Monaldi Hospital in Naples recount their desperate attempts to thaw a frozen heart for a two-and-a-half-year-old boy's transplant.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why are there no roof water tanks in America? Learn...

The article discusses the absence of roof water tanks in America, contrasting it with their prevalence in India, and examines factors such as the water supply system, pressure pipelines, and the impact of cold weather.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: Panoramic images show the extent of the damage - 150,000 acres flooded

Residents of Lavara in Evros remain on high alert due to the risk of rising water levels and possible flooding of inhabited areas.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi Visits Hydrogen Plant in Yamanashi, Japan

CM Yogi visited a hydrogen plant in Yamanashi, Japan, to learn about advanced technologies for generating hydrogen and electricity from water.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Investment funds hit traditional Andalusian olive groves: super-intensive farming captures CAP subsidies and spikes water consumption

Investment funds are negatively impacting traditional olive farming in Andalusia by monopolizing public aid and significantly increasing water consumption.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

ANP investigates possible oil find by farmer drilling for water

The National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) is opening an administrative process to investigate a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Cearรก, made by a farmer drilling for water.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

High avalanche danger in several places - warns against travel in avalanche terrain

Norway's water resources and energy directorate has issued a red danger level warning for high avalanche risks in several regions, advising the public to avoid avalanche-prone areas.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Fraudsters posing as water company and police officials swindled 10 thousand euros from a woman from Vilnius

A senior woman in Vilnius was defrauded of 10,000 euros by individuals posing as representatives from a water company and police officers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WARNING: Incoming thaw may bring unexpected floods

A significant thaw and rain starting next week in Estonia are expected to increase the risk of flooding, with many residents unprepared for potential water damage.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What Water Tells Bodies: Literary Experiences in the Art of Swimming

The article explores the relationship between swimming and literature, highlighting how water and swimming experiences are intertwined with our summer activities and bodily perceptions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Does European water leave hair 'worse' than in Brazil? Understand the effects of limestone

Brazilians living in Europe report that the local water negatively affects their hair, causing it to become drier and leading to increased hair loss.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Evros: Overnight battle with the waters โ€“ More than 1,600 cubic meters of water fell per second

Residents of Evros faced severe flooding as more than 150,000 acres of farmland were submerged due to heavy water inflows from Bulgaria and Turkey.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

River with a 'pong' causes rowing, boat rides to be cancelled

The River Torrens has been temporarily closed and boat activities suspended due to high levels of E. coli and dead fish found in the water.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Town learns its water is 'only good to flush the toilet' after 66 years

Residents of Sunset Strip, Australia, have been informed that their water is unsafe for use after 66 years of believing it was safe for cleaning and hygiene.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Terrifying moment caught on camera as road collapse suddenly swallows vehicles in busy intersection

A dramatic road collapse in Omaha, Nebraska, captured on security cameras, swallowed two vehicles at a busy intersection but resulted in no injuries as the occupants escaped in time.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Welfare Begins the National Training Day of the FAIS 2026

The Secretary of Welfare, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, launched the National Training Day for the Social Infrastructure Contribution Fund (FAIS) 2026, aimed at enhancing the execution mechanisms of the fund to combat poverty and inequality.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Apac predicts moderate to heavy rain in the Sertรฃo of PE

The Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency (Apac) forecasted moderate to heavy rain in the Sertรฃo region of Pernambuco, primarily affecting Petrolina.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

They Donโ€™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 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys three school buses, a car, and a water truck in Ipubi

A fire in Ipubi, Pernambuco, destroyed three school buses, a car, and a water truck, but no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareรญ City Council approves loan of up to R$ 50 million for water treatment station

The Jacareรญ City Council approved a loan of up to R$ 50 million for the installation of a new water treatment station.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Celec rules out damage at the Toachi mini hydro plant after emergency due to sediment removal

Celec confirmed that an unexpected water intrusion at the Toachi mini hydro plant did not cause equipment damage or affect personnel after a sediment removal operation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maintenance of Sabesp May Leave Arujรก and Itaquaquecetuba Without Water

Emergency maintenance by Sabesp may disrupt water supply in Arujรก and Itaquaquecetuba on the 25th and 26th of October.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teen drowns in river on birthday in Itumbiara

A teenager drowned on his birthday while swimming in a river in Itumbiara, Brazil, despite efforts to rescue him.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Car accident led to water shortage at Veitna training

A car accident has caused a water shortage during a training session for Veitna.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Femarh suspends burning calendar for 15 days after increase in hotspots in Roraima

The State Foundation for Environment and Water Resources in Roraima has suspended its burning calendar for 15 days due to an increase in heat hotspots.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp water main breaks and floods streets in Cidade Kemel in Poรก

A water main rupture by Sabesp flooded the streets of Cidade Kemel in Poรก, Brazil, but did not disrupt the city's water supply.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study points to the possibility of transposing the Sรฃo Francisco River to cities in the semi-arid region of Piauรญ

A study indicates that the Sรฃo Francisco River could be transposed to provide water to semi-arid cities in Piauรญ, benefiting around 600,000 residents.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protest against water shortage blocks traffic on avenue in Aracaju

A protest against water shortages in Aracaju has disrupted traffic, leading to the burning of materials and police presence at the site.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Water from Krounka in Chrudim flooded the largest planned flood retention basin in the Czech Republic

The article discusses the flooding of a significant flood retention basin in Czechia due to water from Krounka.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain of 113 millimeters recorded in Cajazeiras, in the Sertรฃo of Paraรญba, in the last 24 hours

Cajazeiras, Brazil, experienced significant rainfall of 113 millimeters within the last 24 hours, impacting the region's water levels.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Smoke development in truck closed the Oslofjord Tunnel

The Oslofjord Tunnel reopened after being closed due to smoke originating from a truck, which was later identified as water vapor.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ritualistic, Destructive and Psychedelic: The Sacred Burning Water Also Ignites the Souls of Gogol

The Estonian rock trio Pรผha Pรตlev Vesi has released their first studio album titled 'Valgus,' characterized by improvisational music.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after stealing electrical wires and water meter in the Center

A 28-year-old man was arrested for stealing electrical wires and a water meter from a 68-year-old woman's home in Boa Vista.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Winter Surprised a School in Helsinki

A school in Helsinki is managing challenges due to frozen water pipes after the winter break, requiring students to adapt their daily routines temporarily.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Aral Sea is Reviving. Experts from Kazakhstan: Water Levels Rising

Kazakh authorities report a revival of the Aral Sea, as water levels begin to rise after decades of decline due to human activity.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Evros: 150,000 acres are covered with water โ€“ Residents in despair

Evros is facing severe flooding that has devastated vast agricultural areas, leading to profound despair among local residents.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that the water in Rio is contaminated with a virus that 'causes cardiac arrest in children'; false message circulating since 2020

Claims that the water in Rio is contaminated with a dangerous virus that causes cardiac arrest in children are false and have been debunked multiple times since 2020.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Monte Hermoso: Outrage Over a Couple Who Took a Penguin from the Sea for Photos

A couple in Monte Hermoso faces backlash after a video went viral showing them removing a penguin from the water to take pictures with it, sparking outrage on social media.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

On the ice of water bodies โ€“ only responsibly: reminders of prohibitions and possible fines

Driving on the ice of water bodies is prohibited in Lithuania, with specific exceptions outlined in the countryโ€™s legislation regarding special land use conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Arizona: Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislators requested that citizens receive a fair share of Colorado River water

Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislators are advocating for a fair distribution of Colorado River water among the state's farmers, businesses, and families.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:00 UTC

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