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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Harare Rolls Out 15,000 Smart Water Meters in Infrastructure Overhaul Drive

The City of Harare has introduced over 15,000 smart prepaid water meters to modernize its infrastructure and improve billing accuracy.

Mar 23 • 08:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Today marks the deadline of Donald Trump's ultimatum. The war with Iran may enter a new phase

Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran, which threatens military action, is set to expire, raising tensions in the region as Iran responds with threats of attacks on critical infrastructure.

Mar 23 • 04:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Crews in water-logged Metro Vancouver prepare for next drenching

Crews in Metro Vancouver are working to clear mudslides and debris in anticipation of another heavy rainstorm that could impact the region's water infrastructure.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Iran vows to target region’s water and energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants

Iran threatens to target the region's water and energy infrastructure in response to US threats against its power plants.

Mar 22 • 23:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iran threatens to cripple Gulf water and energy systems after Trump ultimatum

Iran has threatened to attack the Gulf's energy and water infrastructure in retaliation for a potential U.S. strike on its power grid, escalating regional tensions.

Mar 22 • 22:57 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Iran: Extensive Damage Caused to Essential Water and Energy Infrastructure by US and Israeli Attacks

Iran reports widespread damage to essential water and energy infrastructures due to US and Israeli airstrikes targeting civilian sites.

Mar 22 • 16:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Iran regrets "heavy damage" to its water and energy infrastructure

Iran has reported significant damages to its water and energy infrastructure following airstrikes by U.S. and Israeli forces that began on February 28.

Mar 22 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Serious Damage to Water and Energy Infrastructures

Iran reports significant damage to its water and electricity infrastructure due to American-Israeli strikes.

Mar 22 • 14:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Iran accuses US, Israel of crippling energy, water supply

Iran claims that US and Israeli strikes have severely damaged its energy and water infrastructure, leading to significant repair efforts amid rising tensions in the region.

Mar 22 • 12:12 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'Disaster' for Gulf states if Iran targets desalination plants

Iran has threatened to target infrastructure in neighboring Gulf states, specifically water desalination plants, in response to US threats, which could lead to a humanitarian crisis due to the Gulf nations' reliance on these facilities.

Mar 22 • 11:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iranian Minister: Strikes Have Severely Damaged Water and Energy Infrastructure

An Iranian minister claims that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have severely damaged the country's critical water and energy infrastructure since late February.

Mar 22 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

When Goethe 'Resurrected' Thales

The article addresses the significance of World Water Day amidst ongoing conflicts, highlighting the dire circumstances under which millions lack access to clean water as nations invest in arms rather than infrastructure.

Mar 22 • 05:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I have lived here for 21 years and the water has never entered my house,' residents of Pascuales report flooding after heavy rain

Residents of Pascuales, Ecuador, report significant flooding following a heavy rainstorm, which led to water reaching waist-high levels in some areas and raised concerns about drainage issues.

Mar 21 • 17:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Severe winter damages heat and water lines in Valkas: municipality seeks ways to cover repair costs

The municipality of Valkas has faced multiple infrastructure emergencies due to severe winter weather, prompting a search for funding to repair damaged systems.

Mar 21 • 16:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

To expand the water supply and sewage networks, a part of two villages has been connected to the city of Dusetos

The Lithuanian government has made a decision to expand the water supply and sewage networks in the Zarasai district by connecting parts of two villages to the city of Dusetos.

Mar 21 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: Queues for Water in Havana (Photo)

Residents in Havana are waiting in long lines for water due to shortages caused by fuel scarcity and electricity infrastructure instability.

Mar 20 • 19:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows car being swept away by a flood during heavy rain in Santarém

Heavy rainfall in Santarém, Brazil, caused significant flooding, with one car being swept away by the rushing water, although the driver survived with only material damage.

Mar 20 • 10:20 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
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prague Has the Most Modern Water Management System in Europe. It Cost Hundreds of Millions

Prague has implemented the most advanced water management system in Europe at a significant cost.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

European Council condemns Russia over strikes that caused Dnister River pollution

The European Council has condemned Russia for strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure that resulted in pollution of the Dnister River, which is crucial for Moldova's water supply.

Mar 20 • 08:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood in the District: Access to Homesteads Remains Flooded

Floodwaters in the Žalgiriai and Sausgalviai areas of Lithuania are slowly receding, but access to homesteads remains submerged as local authorities monitor the situation.

Mar 20 • 08:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water use dips back into the ‘risky red zone’

Calgary's water consumption has exceeded 500 million litres, which is deemed unsustainable, leading city officials to encourage residents to conserve water.

Mar 19 • 20:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The pump cannot handle the water volume

Reykjavík city officials are investigating improvements to tunnels under Breiðholtsbraut to address chronic water accumulation issues reported by residents.

Mar 19 • 15:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Enormous water pocket under Breiðholts Bridge

A significant water pocket has formed beneath Breiðholts Bridge, raising concerns among community members.

Mar 19 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp works alter traffic on Avenida Martins Fontes, in Santos

Traffic on Avenida Martins Fontes in Santos, Brazil, will be affected for 60 days due to water network installation works by Sabesp.

Mar 19 • 11:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Water as a Weapon of War: Attacks on Desalination Units Threaten the Lives of Millions

Military conflicts in the Middle East are increasingly targeting water infrastructure, with recent attacks on desalination plants emphasizing the value of water in war.

Mar 19 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

No Running Water at Joan Brossa Institute in Barcelona: Six Portable Toilets for 450 Students

The Joan Brossa Institute in Barcelona is currently operating without running water and only six portable toilets for its 450 students following a sewage flood that necessitated evacuation and highlighted structural maintenance issues.

Mar 18 • 15:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgrades

Calgary city council has approved a budget increase of over $609 million for essential upgrades to the city's water infrastructure due to ongoing repairs.

Mar 17 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus sinks into asphalt and reveals leak that left residents without water in the interior of SP

A bus accident in Pereira Barreto, Brazil, revealed a significant water leak that had caused water shortages for local residents.

Mar 17 • 15:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water use climbs above city threshold for 1st time since restrictions imposed

Calgary's daily water consumption exceeded the city's threshold for the first time since restrictions were imposed, indicating a need for continued water conservation efforts.

Mar 17 • 00:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fear of more rain: water in Tucumán hit rural infrastructure hard

Recent heavy rains in Tucumán, Argentina, have caused significant damage to rural infrastructure and crops, with concerns about further precipitation.

Mar 16 • 22:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Concern for Water – Attacks Could Affect Millions in the Gulf States

The Gulf States are highly dependent on desalination plants for their fresh water supply, with ongoing conflicts threatening their infrastructure.

Mar 16 • 21:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Water Supply Resumes in Buruburu, Dandora and Kariobangi After Flood Damage

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has restored water supply to several neighborhoods after completing repairs to a major pipeline damaged by flooding.

Mar 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Nevėžis River water level in Panevėžys reached a dangerous limit over the weekend

This past weekend, the Nevėžis River in Panevėžys reached a concerning height of 4.03 meters, though no direct threat to residents or infrastructure was reported.

Mar 16 • 08:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Supreme Audit Office: It cost over seven billion, yet flood protection measures for water retention are not fully functional

The Supreme Audit Office reported inefficiencies in flood protection measures that have cost over seven billion crowns in Czechia.

Mar 16 • 07:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Rescuers saved residents flooded at home: in some places a water pump was needed, in others a ditch was enough

Firefighters in Kaunas carried out several rescue missions over the weekend as residents faced flooding in their homes.

Mar 16 • 06:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water leak affects Santa Terezinha Square in downtown Taubaté

A water leak in Santa Terezinha Square mobilized Sabesp teams in downtown Taubaté to address the issue.

Mar 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without bathroom and water: truck drivers report days in line at port in Pará; case exposes bottlenecks in transportation in Brazil

Truck drivers in Pará, Brazil, are enduring extreme conditions with no access to water or bathrooms while waiting for long periods to reach the port, highlighting significant deficiencies in the country's transportation infrastructure.

Mar 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Main Water Pipe Broke in Rauma - The Whole City's Water Supply Pressure Collapsed

A main water pipe in Rauma broke, causing a significant collapse in water pressure across the city, although immediate repairs were initiated to restore service.

Mar 14 • 08:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

For 54 years, Darwin's had one main water supply. This week it failed

Darwin faced water restrictions after its main supply from Darwin River Dam was compromised due to flooding, leading to boil water advisories for residents.

Mar 13 • 21:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Four days under water: in Tucumán, there are nearly 10,000 evacuees and weather improvements are expected

The southern region of Tucumán, Argentina has been severely impacted by flooding, leading to nearly 10,000 evacuations as officials work to help affected residents and restore infrastructure.

Mar 13 • 19:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta government set to update review of Calgary water system

Alberta's Municipal Affairs Minister is set to announce updates regarding the review of Calgary's problematic water system following recent critical failures.

Mar 13 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flooded corridors, water leak in classroom: public school in Asa Norte flooded after rains

A public school in Asa Norte, Brazil, experienced significant flooding after a recent rain, prompting a response from the local education authority.

Mar 12 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: water invades road between two cities in PI and hinders passage of residents

A video shows a portion of the highway between Campinas do Piauí and Floresta do Piauí completely flooded after heavy rains in the region, obstructing vehicle and pedestrian passage.

Mar 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Broken water tank, crater on Marginal Tietê, and death of elderly woman hit by pipe: recall accidents in Sabesp works in SP

A series of grave accidents involving Sabesp construction works in São Paulo, including a recent tragic event that led to the death of a worker and serious injuries to others, are highlighted as the company faces scrutiny.

Mar 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Like Super Mario Bros, but in real life: a huge water pipe emerged from the ground on a street in Japan

A massive water pipe unexpectedly emerged from the ground in Osaka, Japan, astonishing local residents and causing disruptions in the area.

Mar 12 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU more than doubles in neighborhood without sewage, asphalt, and treated water in the interior of SP

Residents of the Chácara Santa Lourdes neighborhood in São José do Rio Pardo, SP, are upset after their property tax (IPTU) bills increased significantly despite lacking essential infrastructure.

Mar 12 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinna Water Renovates Record Amount of Piping

Tallinna Water is undertaking a record renovation of its water, sewage, and stormwater piping systems, with significant projects aimed at reducing flooding risk in various areas of the city.

Mar 12 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bursting of Sabesp reservoir leaves one dead and ten injured in São Paulo

A burst water reservoir in the Greater São Paulo area resulted in one death and injuries to ten others, highlighting the dangers posed by construction projects.

Mar 12 • 00:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal Anhanguera 1st Edition this Wednesday (11)

The article discusses various significant news from Brazil, including international oil releases, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, sports updates, corporate financial struggles, and a local tragedy caused by a water tank collapse.

Mar 11 • 16:28 UTC

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