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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

City of Calgary to provide update on water restrictions, feeder main repairs

Calgary officials will announce new water restrictions and discuss repairs to a critical feeder main that supplies water to 60% of the city.

Mar 2 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A part of the dam breaks and the road is covered by a river after rains in a city in Piauí

A portion of the Nova Esperança Dam in Betânia do Piauí collapsed due to heavy rains, covering the PI-459 highway with water from the Itaim River.

Mar 2 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp fined for contamination in the river of São Sebastião, on the coast of SP

The São Sebastião city hall imposed a R$100,000 fine on Sabesp for environmental violations leading to contamination of the Maresias river.

Mar 2 • 09:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg - Where Water Runs in the Streets, but Not in the Taps

In Johannesburg, nearly half of the city's water is lost to leaks, bursts, and illegal connections, prompting urgent infrastructure funding needs.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Demonstration at Eisbach Wave: "It goes one step forward and two steps back"

Surfers in Munich protested against the city’s ban on surfing at the Eisbach wave, calling for efforts to restore the wave amidst ongoing disputes about water levels.

Mar 1 • 16:12 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How Mexico City Averted an Extreme Water Crisis

Mexico City successfully avoided a severe water crisis this year despite predictions of dire shortages due to drought.

Feb 27 • 17:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vaasa encourages residents to save water with an original three-minute song challenge

The city of Vaasa has launched a 'One Song Shower' challenge to encourage residents to conserve water and energy.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A Japanese city received 21 gold bars with instructions: "Repair your water pipes".

Osaka, Japan, received 21 gold bars valued at over three million dollars from an anonymous donor to help repair the city's old water pipes.

Feb 27 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 3.5 million dollars were donated by an anonymous donor to a Japanese city hall: What will the money be used for?

An anonymous donor has given 21 kilograms of gold bullion worth over 3.5 million dollars to a Japanese city hall for critical infrastructure projects.

Feb 27 • 05:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SAAE Jacareí begins construction of the water supply reinforcement pipeline that will benefit residents

SAAE Jacareí has commenced construction of the 'Altos de Santana' reinforcement pipeline which will improve water supply for around 90,000 residents in the eastern region of the city.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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

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

Feb 25 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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

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

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows Matias Barbosa underwater; city hall declares state of calamity

Drone footage reveals Matias Barbosa submerged in water following heavy rain in the region, prompting the mayor to declare a state of emergency.

Feb 24 • 16:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Water Level of the Isar: Munich Water Authority Warns of Flooding

The Munich Water Authority has issued a flood warning for the city and district of Munich due to rising river levels after persistent rain.

Feb 24 • 10:39 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The mysterious donor had only one request: take the gold and fix the sewage system

A mysterious donor anonymously gifted the city of Osaka, Japan, 21 kilograms of gold bars worth $3.6 million, requesting that the money be used to repair the city's neglected water and sewage systems.

Feb 24 • 04:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Group asks that SP chooses Light to electrify tramway

A local group in São Paulo is urging the state government to assign the electrification of the Cantareira tramway to the Light company, citing a surplus of electricity after the end of the city's water crisis.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

A large airstrike hit Belgorod in Russia

A significant airstrike has impacted the Russian city of Belgorod, resulting in interruptions to electricity and water supplies in the area.

Feb 23 • 03:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia's Belgorod reportedly comes under missile attack and has disruptions to electricity, water and heating

Belgorod, a city in Russia, has reportedly experienced a large-scale missile attack by Ukraine, resulting in significant disruptions to essential services such as electricity, water, and heating.

Feb 22 • 21:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An anonymous donor gives 21 kilos of gold to a city in Japan with a special condition: "It's an impressive amount of money"

An anonymous donor has gifted 21 kilograms of gold, valued at over 500 million yen, to a city in Japan with the condition that the funds be used to improve public services, particularly water infrastructure.

Feb 21 • 23:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: heavy rain floods streets in a city in western Bahia; municipality is one of 95 under alert of 'great danger'

Heavy rainfall in Xique-Xique, western Bahia, resulted in flooded streets and prompted cleanup efforts by local merchants after water inundated stores and homes.

Feb 21 • 19:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March

Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Feb 20 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

An unknown benefactor donated 21 kilograms of gold to the city of Osaka for repairing water pipes

The city of Osaka received a generous anonymous donation of gold worth approximately three million euros to be used for urgent repairs of its deteriorating water supply system.

Feb 20 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH City Hall creates a commission to monitor and improve water quality in Lagoa da Pampulha

The Belo Horizonte City Hall has established a permanent commission to oversee and enhance water quality and maintenance efforts for Lagoa da Pampulha.

Feb 20 • 15:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Anonymous donor donated a fortune in gold to the city. Mayor: I was speechless

An anonymous donor has gifted the city of Osaka 21 kilograms of gold valued at approximately 560 million yen to help address aging water infrastructure.

Feb 20 • 14:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Hidden Man Gave Gold Bars to Repair the City’s Water Pipes

A hidden man donated 21 kilograms of gold bars worth approximately 445 million Icelandic krónur to fund repairs for Osaka's aging water supply system.

Feb 20 • 10:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Donation of 21 kg of Gold for Water Pipe Renewal Surprises Mayor

A resident donated 21 kilograms of gold to Osaka City for the renewal of aging water pipes, totaling approximately 566 million yen, shocking the mayor.

Feb 19 • 08:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Racehorse owner disqualified after gelding found dead in paddock

Brian Carey, a racehorse owner, has been disqualified for 16 months following the death of his horse City Limits, which was found in poor condition due to lack of food and water.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barge used for water collection sinks, leaving city in AM without supply

A barge used for water collection by the Amazonas sanitation company sank partially, leaving the city of Benjamin Constant without water supply since Saturday.

Feb 18 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sicoob Credisul donates modern water cooler to Berneck Park in Várzea Grande (MT)

Sicoob Credisul has partnered with the Várzea Grande City Hall to inaugurate a modern hydration station in Berneck Park, promoting public well-being.

Feb 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Flooded basements, closed riverbanks, limited movements... The city of Angers under water after the flooding of the Maine

The city of Angers is experiencing severe flooding as the Maine River rises, prompting officials to advise residents to limit travel.

Feb 18 • 18:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Man charged with sabotage against waterworks

A 30-year-old man has been charged with breaking into a water treatment plant in Västerås and causing a shutdown that disrupted water supply to the city.

Feb 18 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The giant water tank will help Jihlava mix water from Hubenov and Želivka

A new giant water tank in Jihlava is set to mix water from two sources, potentially improving water quality for the city.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinheiral declares state of water emergency

The city of Pinheiral in Brazil has declared a state of water emergency due to ongoing supply shortages affecting multiple neighborhoods.

Feb 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Match of Primorac and Jug in question due to pool name after war criminal from Morinj

The upcoming water polo match between Primorac and Jug is under jeopardy due to the naming of the Kotor city pool after Zoran Džimi Gopčević, a figure associated with war crimes.

Feb 17 • 12:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CDMX reports 'traffic chaos' amid contingency: Blocked streets and alternatives in Iztacalco TODAY

Traffic chaos has erupted in eastern Mexico City due to blocked streets and protests over water shortages during an environmental contingency.

Feb 17 • 03:37 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will there be water cuts in Iztapalapa and Iztacalco in Mexico City? Segiagua responds whether the supply will be cut in these boroughs

The government of Mexico City has clarified that there will not be any water supply cuts in the boroughs of Iztapalapa and Iztacalco despite recent maintenance work.

Feb 16 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Piracicaba lowers to 4.6 m; see what is open and closed in the city after overflow

The water level of the Piracicaba River has decreased to 4.6 meters, allowing the reopening of some areas that were closed due to flooding.

Feb 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Shiny stone emerges from boring; people jumped into the mud thinking it was silver for looting

In Alwar city, Rajasthan, chaos erupted when a shiny object resembling silver was discovered during a water department boring excavation, leading local residents to flood the site in hopes of collecting it.

Feb 12 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Nearly 300,000 people in Ukrainian city of Odesa without power or water after Russian drone strikes - Europe live

A large-scale drone strike by Russia has left nearly 300,000 residents in Odesa, Ukraine, without power and water.

Feb 12 • 09:06 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Johannesburg residents protest weeks of dry taps

Residents of Johannesburg are protesting due to nearly a month of water shortages, demanding immediate action from city authorities.

Feb 11 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Theft at Saeg station leaves residents without water in Guaratinguetá

A water capture unit in Guaratinguetá was burglarized, leaving most of the city without water.

Feb 11 • 15:58 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Joburg Working to Resolve Water Issues

Johannesburg's Mayor has announced efforts to address ongoing water supply challenges in the city through a comprehensive management program.

Feb 11 • 14:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg Residents March Over Dry Taps - South African News Briefs - February 11, 2025

Residents across northern Johannesburg are planning to protest against ongoing water outages that have plagued their suburbs.

Feb 11 • 05:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Boil water advisory for Ville-Marie has ended, City of Montreal says

The City of Montreal announced the end of a boil water advisory for the Ville-Marie borough, which had been in effect over the weekend.

Feb 10 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sicoob Credisul donates modern water dispenser to Berneck Park in Várzea Grande (MT)

Sicoob Credisul and the city of Várzea Grande inaugurated a hydration station at Berneck Park to provide potable water and improve visitor comfort.

Feb 10 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 • 14:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

They begin the renovation of the 'brain' and 'heart' of the Cutzamala System

The Cutzamala System is undergoing its first major renovation in 40 years, aiming to extend its operational life while ensuring water supply for five million residents in the Valley of Mexico.

Feb 10 • 07:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Frozen Water Pipes Burst, 4,000 Households in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture Are Without Water with No Recovery in Sight

Heavy snowfall in Shizuoka Prefecture has caused frozen water pipes to burst, leaving 4,000 households in Ito City without water and no clear timeline for recovery.

Feb 10 • 06:49 UTC

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