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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Water accumulation was recorded in various sectors of Guayaquil due to the end of the tide period

Guayaquil experienced water accumulation in various areas as a result of the end of the tide period and rising sea levels, causing flooding in high-traffic zones.

Mar 22 • 02:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 12 days above the alert level, the Acre River shows a decline in the capital of Acre

The Acre River's water level in Rio Branco has decreased to 9.90 meters, following over a week of excessive flooding above the alert level.

Mar 21 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Autumn begins with reservoirs supplying Greater São Paulo at the lowest level in 10 years

The integrated supply system for Greater São Paulo has reached its lowest water supply level since 2017, operating at 56% capacity as autumn begins.

Mar 20 • 22:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water quality in the Sorocaba region is stagnant at a 'worrying' level, says study

A study indicates that the water quality of rivers in the Sorocaba region remains at a concerning 'regular' level, highlighting a lack of effective pollution control policies.

Mar 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira System has worst level at the end of summer in 10 years and raises alert for supply in SP

The Cantareira System concludes summer at 43.4% capacity, the lowest level in a decade, raising concerns over water supply in São Paulo.

Mar 20 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira System ends summer at lowest level in ten years, since the water crisis

The Cantareira water system in São Paulo is at its lowest summer level in a decade, impacting the water supply for nearly half the metropolitan population.

Mar 20 • 07:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Meteo LT: The emergency water level in the Šilutė region will last this week but is expected to drop

The emergency water levels in the Šilutė region of Lithuania are expected to persist this week but will likely decrease due to warmer weather predictions.

Mar 19 • 07:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lake Malawi Surges to Multi-Year High As Authorities Open Liwonde Floodgates to Avert Disaster

Lake Malawi has hit its highest water level in years, prompting authorities to open floodgates to prevent flooding in surrounding communities.

Mar 18 • 09:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Latest news on the Nevėžis River, which has been troubling the Kėdainiai region

The water level of the Nevėžis River is dropping, indicating positive trends for the Kėdainiai region's flood concerns.

Mar 18 • 08:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Water level drops in Babahoyo, while residents seek to resume activities by cleaning homes and businesses

The water levels in Babahoyo, Ecuador, are beginning to decrease, allowing residents to start clean-up efforts and recover daily activities after severe flooding.

Mar 17 • 20:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Dried-up Dam Reveals Bridge: Lake Bed Exposed Due to Uren Dam Depletion in Shinshiro, Aichi

The Uren Dam in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture has reached a 0% water storage level amid a record drought, exposing the lake bed and remnants of a submerged bridge.

Mar 17 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yokji Island in Tongyeong Raises Drought Level to 'Caution'... Water Supply Limited to 2-4 Hours a Day

The drought alert level in Tongyeong has been raised from 'Concern' to 'Caution' due to dwindling water levels at the Yokji Dam, leading to restrictions in daily water supply.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood in the Coast: 43 Homesteads Submerged, Water Level Still Rising

In Lithuania, flooding has affected 43 homesteads due to rising water levels exacerbated by ice jams in the area.

Mar 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seasonal water rise of the Nevėžys recorded in Panevėžys

The municipality of Panevėžys reports a seasonal rise in the Nevėžys River's water level, which peaked over the weekend, but no immediate threat to residents was noted.

Mar 16 • 08:58 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warning in Kėdainiai Region: Due to the Rapid Rise of the Nevėžis Water Level – Alert

Authorities have issued a warning to residents in Kėdainiai due to the rising water levels of the Nevėžis River, indicating potential flooding risks.

Mar 15 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

River Water Level Fluctuations in Eastern and Central Latvia

Meteorologists report significant fluctuations in water levels and ongoing ice breakup in eastern and central Latvia, particularly in rivers like the Daugava.

Mar 15 • 12:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Acre remains above the attention level for five days in Rio Branco

The water level of the Rio Acre has been above the attention level for five days, currently measuring 11.16 meters in Rio Branco, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietê System exceeds 50% and reaches the best level in over a year

The Alto Tietê Water System in São Paulo has reached a capacity of 51%, the highest recorded in over a year due to a consistent increase in rainfall.

Mar 13 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of the flood that has begun in Lithuania: the river water is rising at record speed – a dangerous level has been reached

Flooding has begun in Lithuania, with river water levels rising rapidly and reaching dangerous levels in certain areas.

Mar 13 • 10:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The water level of Saimaa is dropping sharply – a direct effect on Finland's electricity production

The water level in Lake Saimaa is currently 25 centimeters below average, potentially affecting boating and electricity production in Finland.

Mar 13 • 05:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drone images show Tietê River full after rains in the interior of SP

Heavy rains in the Sorocaba region of São Paulo have raised the water level of the Tietê River, but the Civil Defense reports the situation remains under control.

Mar 12 • 22:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Environment: No Miracle in the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea's water level dropped to a historic low in February 2023, but weather patterns prevented an influx of saltwater from the North Sea that could have improved the ecological situation.

Mar 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How is the level of the Cutzamala System reservoirs 20 days before Holy Week 2026?

As of now, the Cutzamala System in Mexico has an 81.68% water storage level, significantly higher than a year ago, thanks to beneficial rains.

Mar 11 • 00:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Not just oil, now the fight in the Middle East has reached drinking water, see how

The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has escalated to a critical level, threatening both oil and water resources in the region.

Mar 10 • 12:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood alerts in a stream called the harbinger of flooding – critical water level

Flooding levels have been reached in the Leitė river, known as a harbinger of spring floods in Lithuania, prompting alerts from local authorities.

Mar 10 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Sorocaba closes Porto das Águas Park after rains; water from 'prainha' will undergo analysis

The City Hall of Sorocaba has temporarily closed Porto das Águas Park due to heavy rains that raised the level of the Sorocaba River, potentially compromising water quality.

Mar 9 • 23:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The water level in the Daugava River is also beginning to rise faster

The water levels in various rivers across Latvia are rising, with a notable increase observed in the Daugava River, according to the Latvian Environmental, Geological, and Meteorological Centre.

Mar 9 • 04:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain raises the level of the Tocantins River and leaves residents on alert in Imperatriz

Recent rainfall has raised the water level of the Tocantins River, prompting alerts for residents in flood-prone areas of Imperatriz, Brazil.

Mar 8 • 20:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The water level in several rivers has risen by one to 2.6 meters since the onset of flooding

Flood levels in several rivers in Latvia have risen by one to 2.6 meters, particularly affecting local tributaries and leading to increased ice phenomena.

Mar 7 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juramento Dam Level Reaches Over 97% After Rainfall Exceeds 600 mm

The level of the Juramento Dam, a key water supply source for Montes Claros, has surpassed 97% following significant rainfall exceeding 600 millimeters.

Mar 6 • 14:37 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

The sea is higher than we think: Millions more at risk of rising sea levels, researchers say

A new study reveals that millions more people may be at risk from rising sea levels due to underestimations of baseline coastal water heights by researchers and planners.

Mar 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Water level in Latvia rises sharply

Water levels are rising sharply in most Latvian rivers, while in some areas of Kurzeme, flooding is decreasing as the snow melts, according to LVĢMC data.

Mar 5 • 06:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Water level in the Šešupė river rises sharply

The water level in the Šešupė river increased by 79 cm over the course of a day, but the situation is not critical according to local officials.

Mar 4 • 09:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Nordic Water Situation at Historically Low Levels

The Nordic water reserves have reached a historically low level, impacting electricity prices in Finland due to reliance on hydropower from Sweden and Norway.

Mar 4 • 07:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Water situation has collapsed to a historically low level – poor news for electricity market customers

Nordic water reserves have reached their lowest point in a decade, impacting electricity costs in Finland.

Mar 4 • 06:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira begins March at a new level, but reservoirs in Greater SP remain restricted

The Cantareira system, which supplies water to around half of the São Paulo metropolitan area, started March at a higher level than February, moving from a restriction to an alert level, though restrictions are still in place for the Greater São Paulo area.

Mar 3 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dams in the interior of PE: check the water level after the rains

Recent rains in Pernambuco have increased water levels in some reservoirs, though ten are still in critical condition.

Mar 3 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water level of the Paraíba do Sul River decreases in Campos, but iron bridge remains closed

The water level of the Paraíba do Sul River in Campos dos Goytacazes is decreasing but the Barcelos Martins bridge remains closed due to safety concerns.

Mar 3 • 17:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The spring water level rise begins in Latvia rivers

Due to melting snow, water levels in Latvia's rivers are rising, particularly in Kurzeme, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Mar 2 • 05:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland, Israel Expand Water Cooperation With DG-Level Visit

Somaliland and Israel are enhancing their cooperation on water management through a high-level delegation visit focused on training and capacity building.

Feb 27 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Level of the Buquira River decreases, and residents are able to return home in São José dos Campos

The water level of the Buquira River in São José dos Campos has decreased, allowing residents who were displaced by flooding to return home.

Feb 27 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Level of Paraíba do Sul River rises and causes flooding in Barra Mansa

The Paraíba do Sul River's water level has risen, leading to flooding in several neighborhoods in Barra Mansa, Brazil, though no severe incidents have been reported.

Feb 26 • 18:40 UTC
🇳🇴 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 • 06:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Water Level of the Isar: Isar Exceeds Alert Level 1

The water level of the Isar in Munich has surpassed Alert Level 1, prompting a flood warning from the Munich Water Management Office due to recent heavy rainfall.

Feb 24 • 15:03 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
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sudden Increase in River Levels. IMGW Raises Alarm

Rapid warming and melting snow have caused significant water level rises in many Polish rivers, particularly in the Lower Silesia region.

Feb 23 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Water Divider': Brazil Ends Participation in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games at a New Level

Brazil achieved a historic milestone by winning its first-ever gold medal at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant leap forward for winter sports in the country.

Feb 22 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wooden bridge closed due to collapse risk after heavy rains raised river level in MT

A wooden bridge over the Rio Azul in Brazil has been closed due to collapse risks caused by heavy rainfall that raised the water level.

Feb 20 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gates of Samuel Hydroelectric Plant will be opened and may raise the level of the Jamari River in RO on Saturday, 21

The Samuel Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil will open its spillway gates due to increased water flow, potentially raising the Jamari River's level temporarily.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC

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