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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Aldea del Fresno prohibits drinking tap water due to high manganese levels

The municipality of Aldea del Fresno has declared tap water unsafe for human consumption due to elevated manganese levels, requiring residents to rely on public water deposit installations for drinking and cooking.

Mar 22 • 23:04 UTC
🇪🇨 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Water fountains that are not properly sanitized can contaminate water, study shows

A study reveals that water from public drinking fountains may have higher microbial contamination levels than tap water, due to inadequate maintenance and sanitation.

Mar 22 • 01:00 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
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Record-low water levels may help cleanse the Baltic Sea, where chemical weapons have lain on the seabed since the war

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea could provide a unique opportunity to clean up the seabed where chemical weapons have been buried since the war.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Analysis indicates high concentration of fecal coliforms in the water at Ponta Branca beach in Manaus after reopening

A recent analysis revealed dangerously high levels of fecal coliforms in the water at Ponta Branca beach, making it unsafe for bathing.

Mar 20 • 17:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Record Low Water Levels Could Help Clean the Baltic Sea, Where Chemical Weapons Have Been Lying Since the War.

This winter, tourists at the Baltic Sea in Poland noticed unique phenomena such as frozen coastal zones and ice formations due to record low water levels, potentially improving the ecological situation of the sea.

Mar 20 • 10:27 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

People in North Yorkshire town found to have ‘alarming’ levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents of a North Yorkshire town have been found to have dangerously high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to local groundwater contamination.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

California officials have issued health warnings for several beaches due to high bacteria levels in the water.

Mar 19 • 12:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The flood in the coastal area is receding: 'It may have been the shortest flood ever'

Flooding in a coastal area of Lithuania is subsiding, with water levels decreasing and residents beginning to return to their homes.

Mar 19 • 08:26 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ice jam remains at Pļaviņas, but flood risk is minimal

An ice jam persists at Pļaviņas on the Daugava River, although the flood risk is currently minimal due to decreasing water levels.

Mar 19 • 05:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Urgent statement from the Sanitary-Epidemiological Station. Experts found poor water quality in Lower Silesia

Authorities in Lower Silesia have declared the water in several towns unfit for consumption due to high levels of E. coli bacteria.

Mar 18 • 17:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hydrologists: water levels are falling almost everywhere

Hydrologists in Lithuania report significant drops in water levels, with some areas experiencing a decrease of up to 61 cm per day.

Mar 18 • 15:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Nature suffers without spring floods, rare species of plants and animals are disappearing, alluvial forests are declining

Slovakia is experiencing severe drought conditions, impacting protected plant and animal species, as traditional spring floods fail to occur and water levels drop.

Mar 18 • 11:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Thaw and water levels can create danger on roads

Severe weather conditions are expected in Iceland which may lead to dangerous driving conditions due to melting snow and heavy rain.

Mar 18 • 11:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The critical limit has not been reached: Nevėžis begins to withdraw

Water levels in the Nevėžis river are declining, signaling a positive change in the situation according to local authorities.

Mar 18 • 08:04 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ice Jam in Pļaviņas Attracts Flood Tourists; Municipality Advises Caution

An ice jam in the Daugava River near Pļaviņas has led to an increase in local water levels, attracting tourists to observe the natural phenomenon while authorities monitor the situation.

Mar 17 • 14:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Due to rising water levels - emergency situation in six municipalities of Šilutė district

An emergency situation has been declared in six municipalities of the Šilutė district due to rising water levels, although the mayor assures that the situation remains stable.

Mar 17 • 13:24 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents' property - under water: rescuers rushed to help

Rescuers swiftly responded to a flooded basement in Pelutava, Lithuania, where water levels had risen significantly.

Mar 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

As the flood threat intensifies in the coastal region, the Lithuanian army is being deployed

The Lithuanian army is being dispatched to Šilutė as part of the second phase of flood preparedness in light of rising water levels and reports of flooding in surrounding areas.

Mar 17 • 08:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After the water receded in Panevėžys, a sightseeing boat was left on the shoal - concern that it might capsize

A sightseeing boat has become stranded on a shoal in Panevėžys after water levels in the Nevėžis River receded, prompting local concerns about its stability.

Mar 17 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Low Water Levels Have Not Brought Spring Floods to Soomaa for Two Years in a Row

For the second consecutive year, low water levels in Soomaa, Estonia, have resulted in the absence of traditional spring floods, affecting local tourism activities.

Mar 16 • 19:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mayor: 34 households and seven roads flooded in Šilutė district

A flood in the Šilutė district has affected 34 properties and caused seven roads to become impassable, as local authorities monitor the rising water levels.

Mar 16 • 14:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Flooded road Skudras-Leicāni on Sakas Island in Jēkabpils Municipality

A local road in Jēkabpils Municipality has been flooded and closed due to rising water levels and ice melt.

Mar 16 • 12:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea – unprecedented levels: explanations for causes and consequences

The Baltic Sea has reached record low water levels, creating challenges for shipping and posing risks to marine life.

Mar 16 • 11:54 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
🇱🇹 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kėdainiai residents received warnings about the possible flood threat

Residents of Kėdainiai have been warned about a potential flood threat due to rising water levels in the Nevėžis River.

Mar 15 • 15:43 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ice Movement and Rising River Water in the Curonian Lagoon Attract Tourists: People Come Like to a Pilgrimage

Recent ice movement and rising water levels in the Curonian Lagoon have drawn large numbers of tourists to the area, reminiscent of a pilgrimage.

Mar 15 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Water levels continue to rise in Latvia's rivers

Water levels in Latvian rivers are rising, leading to the flooding of low-lying areas due to ice melting and changes in river conditions.

Mar 14 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warning for Many Residents Due to Flooding: Calls for Safety Precautions

Residents near the Lėvenas River in Lithuania have been warned about rising water levels and potential flooding, prompting precautionary measures.

Mar 14 • 11:48 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Lørenskog: Water up to the doors

Lørenskog is experiencing significant flooding, with water levels reaching up to the doors of buildings.

Mar 13 • 17:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The USA wants to fill the drying Great Salt Lake with water. A plan for the Olympics

Utah's state authorities are developing a plan to restore the water levels of the Great Salt Lake, motivated by environmental concerns and the upcoming 2024 Olympics.

Mar 13 • 15:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

USA to 'add water' to the drying Great Salt Lake. Plan for the Olympics

The state of Utah is launching an ambitious plan to restore the water levels of the Great Salt Lake before the 2024 Olympics, facing significant financial and logistical challenges.

Mar 13 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

First signs of flooding in Šilutė region: water is already flooding fields and forests

The Šilutė region is experiencing initial flooding signs as water begins to inundate fields and forests due to rising water levels in local rivers.

Mar 13 • 13:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Šilalė District Municipality informs: meadows and forests in the lowest areas are already being flooded

The Šilalė District Municipality warns that low-lying meadows and forests are experiencing flooding due to rising water levels in nearby rivers.

Mar 13 • 12:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Arsesp maintains nighttime water pressure reduction of 10 hours a day to preserve reservoir levels in SP

The São Paulo Regulatory Agency (Arsesp) is continuing a 10-hour nightly water pressure reduction to help preserve reservoir levels amid concerns about the dry season.

Mar 13 • 10:12 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hydrologists Warn: Water Levels in Rivers Will Continue to Rise

Hydrologists in Lithuania are observing increasing water levels in rivers as winter ice begins to break apart, prompting warnings for potential flooding.

Mar 13 • 09:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Kaunas and Jonava districts, warning sirens sounded as water levels rose suddenly: people left their homes due to flooding

In response to rising water levels, warning sirens were activated in Radikiai village, prompting residents to evacuate, though the situation later stabilized.

Mar 13 • 06:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Officials and Territorial Soldiers Fill Drainage Ditches in the Białowieża Forest. Why? [INTERVIEW]

The Białowieża Forest faces a critical decline in groundwater levels, prompting local officials and territorial soldiers to implement measures to retain water within the area.

Mar 12 • 16:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Drought threatens several lakes this summer – river regulation adjustments being made urgently at Karhijärvi, known from the one-euro coin

Due to unusually low winter snowfall, authorities in Finland are urgently changing water regulation policies for multiple lakes, including Karhijärvi, to prevent critically low water levels this summer.

Mar 12 • 06:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic Water Industry Sales Reach 51.6 Trillion Won, 2% of GDP... Export Competitiveness Is a Challenge

South Korea's water industry sales reached approximately 51 trillion won in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the national GDP, though export levels remained low at 2 trillion won.

Mar 12 • 05:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Farmers urged to move livestock and equipment to safe areas in potential flood zones

The Latvian Ministry of Agriculture is advising farmers in potential flood zones to relocate their livestock and equipment to safer locations due to the risk of rising water levels this spring.

Mar 11 • 12:47 UTC

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