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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Repair of the water supply system in Areias is completed

The water supply system repair in Areias has been completed, and normal service is expected to resume soon.

Feb 28 • 22:32 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Irkutsk Police Arrest Mayor of Town Where Residents Have Gone Weeks Without Heating and Water

The mayor of Bodaybo, a town in Siberia, was arrested amid ongoing critical public service failures where residents lacked heating and water for weeks.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water leak affects four neighborhoods in the South Zone of Aracaju

A water leak in Aracaju's South Zone has disrupted water supply in four neighborhoods, with repair work underway.

Feb 27 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Electricity meter countdown for nearly 150,000 Brits before summer 'switch off'

Nearly 150,000 households in the UK are facing a shift to smart meters, as outdated electricity meters risk losing vital heating and hot water control before a summer cut-off.

Feb 25 • 10:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water supply suspended in some neighborhoods of Salvador for repair of water main; see list

Water supply has been interrupted in 13 neighborhoods of Salvador for emergency repairs on a water main, with service expected to resume gradually.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water Supply Will Be Interrupted in the Neighborhood of Mogi das Cruzes This Tuesday; See Schedule

Residents of Vila Caputera in Mogi das Cruzes will experience a temporary interruption in water supply on Tuesday due to maintenance work by the local water service.

Feb 24 • 10:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water supply will be interrupted in Barra do Piraí this Tuesday

The water supply service in Vargem Alegre, Barra do Piraí, will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance work.

Feb 23 • 15:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check if YOU are due compensation from your energy, water or broadband supplier

Consumers may be entitled to automatic compensation from utility providers if service standards are not met, but the process can be complicated.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Three decades in the service of clean water and people in Estonia

The EY Estonia Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 gala celebrated Christina Jörg for her three decades of dedication to ensuring access to clean drinking water for Estonian citizens.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Water Management Control Based on the Water Law Act

The article discusses a promotional offer combining access to Polish and international journalism, including The New York Times, but lacks information on water management law specifics.

Feb 20 • 03:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The ferry is forced to refuse heavy traffic - historically low water levels

A ferry service near Härnösand, Sweden, is temporarily restricting heavy vehicle traffic due to historically low water levels attributed to a prolonged high-pressure system.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A two-day journey and only half a glass of water: passengers describe a nightmarish flight from Dubai

Passengers on an airBaltic flight from Dubai endured significant delays and inadequate service due to technical failures, resulting in a prolonged travel experience.

Feb 19 • 07:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Joyce Banda Recognised At AU Summit

Former Malawian President Joyce Banda was honored with an Award of Excellence for Service to Humanity at the 39th African Union Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, focusing on water shortages and regional conflicts.

Feb 16 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Winnipeg police arrest 2 people accused of opening valves that flooded headquarters

Two individuals have been arrested by the Winnipeg Police Service for allegedly opening emergency water supply valves that caused flooding in their downtown headquarters.

Feb 16 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Water Trolley: how to take the free ferry in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale offers a free ferry service, the Water Trolley, allowing residents and visitors to navigate along the New River without any fare.

Feb 13 • 20:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: GWL Deploys 200 Service Personnel to Recover GH¢866m Debt, Boost Digital Payments

Ghana Water Limited has launched an initiative deploying 200 service personnel to recover GH¢866 million in debts and promote digital payment systems.

Feb 13 • 14:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Story of the Silent Baba Who Has Been Silent for 42 Years and Gave Up Food and Water...

A silent monk, known as the Tea Baba, has been living without speaking for 42 years while guiding civil service aspirants at the Magh Mela.

Feb 13 • 04:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water shortage in Biritiba Mirim suspends classes and service at health clinics

A water supply interruption due to an electrical failure in Biritiba-Mirim affects school classes and health services.

Feb 11 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DAE suspends employees for suspected irregularities in truck maintenance in Bauru

Four employees of the Water and Sewage Department (DAE) in Bauru, Brazil, have been suspended amid an investigation into alleged irregularities in service contracting.

Feb 11 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TS Shipping: The ferry connection between the mainland and the major islands is secured

TS Laevad confirmed that despite severe ice conditions and persistently low water levels, the ferry connection between the mainland and the major islands is maintained.

Feb 10 • 11:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If you're hungry, you won't have to leave your train seat now... IRCTC has launched this service

Indian Railways has introduced a new 'e-pantry' service allowing passengers on select trains to pre-order food and water online, which will be delivered directly to their seats.

Feb 9 • 09:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito Water Company Warns of Scammers Charging Users Under Threat of Service Cut-off

The Metropolitan Public Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation (Epmaps) in Quito has warned citizens about scammers posing as municipal workers to collect payments illegally and threaten service disruption.

Feb 8 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Interagua is already performing maintenance work at the La Toma plant: these areas do not have potable water service

Interagua has initiated annual maintenance work at the La Toma plant, resulting in temporary water service disruptions for certain areas.

Feb 8 • 14:11 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

35% of Water and Sanitation Operators in Mexico are Women: ANEAS

Only 30% of water and sanitation operators in Mexico are women, with most relegated to customer service roles despite their engineering qualifications, prompting initiatives to create opportunities for women in technical and operational sectors.

Feb 7 • 23:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the water service suspension schedules in Durán, Nobol and Daule for this Sunday, February 8

Amagua announced scheduled water service interruptions in several areas of Durán, Nobol, and Daule for maintenance work on February 8.

Feb 7 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the areas of Guayaquil where water service will be suspended this Sunday, February 8

Interagua, the company responsible for water supply in Guayaquil, announced that water service will be suspended in various sectors for maintenance on February 8.

Feb 7 • 14:05 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Water leak in central Örebro

The municipality of Örebro is working to repair a water leak, which may cause discolored water and pressure changes when service resumes.

Feb 7 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Outsourced employee caught throwing water on man in front of hospital in Ji-Paraná, RO; watch VIDEO

A contracted security service provider at the Municipal Hospital of Ji-Paraná was filmed pouring water on a man sleeping on a bench outside the facility and then forcibly removing him.

Feb 6 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Teenager, eight-year-old drown in Kano

An 18-year-old drowned in an open water body in Kano State, along with an eight-year-old, as confirmed by the local fire service.

Feb 6 • 06:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Kondratovičius on preparation for possible floods: we have measures, plans are in place

Minister V. Kondratovičius stated that measures and plans are ready for potential floods, emphasizing the importance of local government readiness in monitoring river water levels and engaging with the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service.

Feb 5 • 15:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Regula will not sail to Hiiumaa until at least Monday

Due to low water levels, the ferry Regula's departures between the mainland and Hiiumaa have been canceled until the morning of February 9th, with additional restrictions on heavy vehicles for the ferry Tiiu, which continues to service the route.

Feb 5 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These sectors will experience water cuts during maintenance work at the La Toma plant this Sunday, February 8

Annual electrical maintenance at the La Toma plant is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, affecting water service in various sectors throughout the day.

Feb 4 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus itinerary in Sabaúna has changes this Thursday

The bus routes in Sabaúna will be altered on Thursday due to construction work by the Municipal Water and Sewage Service.

Feb 4 • 21:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the people of Hiiumaa, a new ferry urgently needs to be acquired

Residents of Hiiumaa emphasize the urgent need for the government to acquire a new ferry due to disrupted service caused by low water levels and difficult ice conditions.

Feb 4 • 19:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Involving the police, the PVD removed 95 cattle kept in poor conditions in Tabore parish

The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has removed 95 cattle from a farm in Tabore parish, identifying significant animal welfare violations, including lack of food, water, and shelter from harsh weather.

Feb 4 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water bills become up to 4 times more expensive with longer intervals in meter readings in São Carlos; understand the controversy

Residents of Jardim Embaré in São Carlos (SP) are disputing water bills that are up to four times higher due to increased intervals between meter readings by the local water service.

Feb 3 • 22:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protests in Resplendor and Itueta cause suspension of passenger train service by Vale

Passenger train services by Vale were suspended in both directions due to protests against water extraction from the Doce River, which started in Resplendor and affected services heading to Espírito Santo.

Feb 2 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

At least 100 calls to the Fire Service due to bad weather

The Fire Service has received over 100 calls mainly related to fallen trees, debris removal, and water pumping due to strong winds in the Peloponnese, Western Greece, and Central Greece regions.

Jan 10 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nantes: during a snowy episode, nearly 10,000 households without heating and hot water

A major pipe rupture has left nearly 10,000 households in Nantes without heating and hot water amid snowy weather, with normal service expected to resume by December 9.

Jan 6 • 13:07 UTC

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