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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.

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.

Latvian residents have reported complaints to the Consumer Rights Protection Centre about potentially misleading practices related to water meter verification offers.

The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has warned residents that they are being misled by companies claiming that verification or replacement of water meters is mandatory.

A water supply pipe rose several meters underground in Osaka, prompting a road closure due to safety concerns, though no injuries were reported.

A public employee in Cerquilho, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly selling stolen water meters from various houses in the city.

Ecuador's Prosecutor has uncovered hidden bunkers and over 28 properties associated with Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias 'Fito,' linked to a money laundering scheme.

Residents of a house on Artilērijas Street in Riga have received a notice from their property manager urging them to modernize their remotely readable water meters that were installed around 10 years ago.

Katherine, Australia, faces severe flooding, the worst in 28 years, with water levels peaking at 19.19 meters.

Water levels have risen by one to 2.6 meters in several rivers in Latvia since the beginning of flooding, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC).

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.

Flooding in Latvia has caused significant rises in water levels in multiple rivers, particularly affecting tributaries of the Lielupe, Ventā, and Bārtā rivers.

A recent study reveals that Roraima has the highest proportion of urban areas at risk of flooding in Brazil, with nearly half of its urbanized land sitting less than three meters above nearby water bodies.

The former Marmora mine in Ontario, Canada, has filled with water to create a 220-meter deep turquoise lake, sparking debates about its potential use as a clean energy project versus its value as a dangerous tourist destination.

Heavy rains in Fronteiras, Brazil, caused significant flooding, displacing at least 15 families and damaging homes.

Severe floods in the Evros region of Greece are causing extensive damage, with fears of further breaches in levees as soldiers work to reinforce them.

A group of winter swimmers in Oulu’s Tuira area has been forced to change their route to access the ice-cold water due to a damaged pier caused by strong water flow and ice.

The Evros region in Greece is on high alert due to severe flooding, with water levels nearing 6.5 meters in some areas, causing evacuations and significant destruction.

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.

Nearly 150,000 households in the UK are facing a shift to smart meters, as outdated electricity meters risk losing vital heating and hot water control before a summer cut-off.

Storm Pedro has caused the Loire River in Nantes to reach a record height of over 8 meters, prompting road closures due to flooding.

A power plant in Oulu released six million cubic meters of water in one day due to accumulated snow, prompting concerns about environmental and public safety.

The water level of the Rio Acre has decreased by over 6 meters in the first two weeks of February, reaching 9.14 meters after peaking at 15.27 meters earlier this month.

Heavy rains have caused the Corumbataí River to rise significantly, leading to the closure of a vital road due to flooding.

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.

A broken underground water pipe in Kawaguchi, Saitama, caused water to spurt approximately 10 meters high for about two and a half hours with no reported injuries or damage.

The Pardo River's water level rose by 2.1 meters in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, following significant rainfall over the weekend, prompting flood risk alerts.

The installation of bulk water meters in closed condominiums in Piracicaba aims to enhance water management by accurately measuring the water usage of individual households compared to the total supplied to the complex.

Residents in Evros, Greece, are on high alert due to flooding risks as water levels at the Pythio Bridge reach 6.5 meters, prompting bridge closures and safety warnings.

Moroccan authorities have evacuated the northern city of Ksar al-Kabir due to floods as water levels at the nearby Ouadi al-Makhazn dam reached record highs approaching one billion cubic meters.

Czech volunteer Laura Przybylaková reports on her experiences near Kherson, including Russian drone attacks and the struggle of civilians dealing with power and water shortages due to ongoing hostilities.

A Japanese test mission has recovered sediments containing rare earth minerals from approximately 6,000 meters underwater, highlighting efforts to lessen dependence on China for these valuable resources.

Rivers in both the capital and Sena Madureira, Acre, continue to exceed flood levels, with the Iaco River measuring 15.68 meters as of Monday noon, which is still 48 centimeters above the flood threshold.

The flooding from the dana event in Valencia on October 29, 2024, was characterized by extreme water speeds of up to 8 meters per second and depths exceeding four meters, highlighting the severity of the disaster and the inadequate quick response.

The president of the municipal water utility warns of a severe drought in Heraklion and Lasithi, with only 700,000 cubic meters of water available.

A disturbing package was found in Silver Lake Park, New York, as water levels receded by approximately 2.5 meters, revealing previously submerged areas.