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🇵🇱 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Saudi Arabia transformed a desert valley 50 kilometers from Mecca into a forest ecosystem, with rain retention canals, stone dams, and passive rainwater collection

Saudi Arabia has successfully turned the Albaida desert valley near Mecca into a thriving ecosystem using innovative water retention techniques.

Mar 12 • 00:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Damage to Marteinstungukirkja Due to Hot Water

Significant damage occurred at Marteinstungukirkja after a hot water pipe burst, leading to flooding in the church.

Mar 8 • 13:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ministry: 300 thousand euros will be allocated for fish stocking this year

The Lithuanian Ministry of Environment announced a budget of 300,000 euros for fish stocking in state water bodies, focusing on maintaining a sufficient population of predatory fish, particularly pike.

Mar 8 • 12:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Australia kills thousands of wild donkeys, but later discovers they can save the desert, create water, restore soil, and protect farms

Australia's approach to wild donkeys has shifted, recognizing their potential benefits in restoring arid land.

Mar 1 • 08:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Louvre Museum: water leak affects gallery with most valuable works; Mona Lisa was not affected

A water leak in the Denon gallery of the Louvre Museum impacted a section housing valuable paintings, but the area of the Mona Lisa remains unaffected.

Feb 13 • 13:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian drone attack on Odesa causes outages to power, heating and water

A Russian drone strike in Odesa resulted in significant power, heating, and water supply outages as officials assess the damage and begin restoration efforts.

Feb 12 • 22:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

This is how the reform of 'The Last Judgment' of the Sistine Chapel will be: three months of work and a technique with tissue paper and distilled water

The Sistine Chapel will undergo a major restoration of Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' over the next three months, employing a delicate technique involving tissue paper and distilled water to remove a salt layer that has formed over time.

Feb 12 • 22:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Nigel Homeowners Take to the Streets Over Water Outage

Residents of Nigel have protested on the streets demanding immediate restoration of their water supply, which has been unreliable for years.

Feb 10 • 14:28 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Heat and water supplies partly restored in Burshtyn after Russian strike on thermal power plant

Partial restoration of heat and water supplies occurred in Burshtyn following a Russian strike on the city's thermal power plant.

Feb 9 • 14:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will it be possible to restore the ice house at Vízmburk Castle? The cellar of the ruins is filled with blocks of frozen water

There are efforts to restore the ice house at Vízmburk Castle, currently filled with frozen water blocks.

Feb 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain delays repair of water supply, but Cedae assures restoration will be completed on Sunday (8)

Heavy rains have caused delays in the repair of a key water supply system in Greater Rio de Janeiro, affecting millions, but Cedae claims restoration will occur soon.

Feb 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Repair of Sabesp pipeline causes water shortage for over 24 hours in neighborhoods of Pindamonhangaba, SP

A pipeline repair by Sabesp has resulted in over 24 hours of water supply disruption for several neighborhoods in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, with restoration expected by Sunday.

Feb 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Tower: Restoration of water supply pipeline damage within five days

A severe weather incident has damaged the main water supply pipeline, affecting water availability in Pyrgos, Ancient Olympia, and nearby villages; restoration is expected within five days.

Feb 6 • 10:23 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Water to be restored in Þórshöfn

The water supply in Þórshöfn is set to be restored soon.

Feb 4 • 12:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand - South African News Briefs - February 4, 2025

Johannesburg is addressing a water crisis in Midrand by deploying tankers to supply affected areas as restoration efforts continue, although supply pressure remains low.

Feb 4 • 05:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More than 100,000 El Paso residents left with little to no water after main break

More than 100,000 residents in El Paso, Texas, are without adequate water after a significant main break, with restoration efforts expected to take until midweek.

Jan 12 • 20:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

National emergency announced in Dnipro due to Russian attack

Dnipro's Mayor has declared a national emergency following a new Russian attack, with efforts underway to restore essential services like power, heat, and water.

Jan 8 • 11:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Temporary interruption of water supply in Bukovac

A water supply interruption occurred in Bukovac due to a pipeline burst, with restoration expected by 2:30 PM, and drinking water is available via tankers for affected residents.

Jan 5 • 11:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Pyramid of Water Architecture' in Egypt Sparks Controversy.. What is the Truth Behind the 'Watershed Wall'?

A historical wall in Cairo is at the center of social media debates over alleged demolition and damage during alleged cleaning and restoration efforts, which the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has denied.

Jan 4 • 10:12 UTC

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