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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers say revised WA bridge weight limits could disrupt food, fuel supplies

Farmers in Western Australia are concerned that new weight limits on bridges controlled by the Water Corporation will disrupt food and fuel supply chains.

Mar 23 • 08:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lost village lies beneath beautiful reservoir after it was drowned in the war

A village in the Peak District was submerged in the 1940s to supply water for industries during World War II, and its ruins now lie beneath the Ladybower Reservoir.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Today marks the deadline of Donald Trump's ultimatum. The war with Iran may enter a new phase

Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran, which threatens military action, is set to expire, raising tensions in the region as Iran responds with threats of attacks on critical infrastructure.

Mar 23 • 04:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos eyes partnerships to bridge water supply gap

The Lagos State Government is seeking strategic partnerships to improve public access to clean water and decrease reliance on private boreholes and wells.

Mar 23 • 00:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Iran accuses US, Israel of crippling energy, water supply

Iran claims that US and Israeli strikes have severely damaged its energy and water infrastructure, leading to significant repair efforts amid rising tensions in the region.

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

‘Water Day’: with nearly R$ 6 million in funds, Bauru faces water insecurity and fears drought period

On Water Day, Bauru, Brazil, grapples with a critical water shortage after months of rationing due to low river flows.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

“The kettle is already full of scale after just two uses”: Tallinn residents complain about water

Residents in Tallinn are expressing concerns about the increasing hardness of their water supply, leading to scale buildup in appliances.

Mar 22 • 10:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The speed of glacial melting in the Himalayas has doubled... Threat to 2 billion people

Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas are melting at an alarming rate, posing a significant threat to the water supply and agriculture for nearly 2 billion people.

Mar 22 • 06:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maintenance affects water supply in neighborhoods of Belém; see which ones and schedules

Water supply is temporarily reduced in some areas of Belém, Brazil, due to maintenance by the water company.

Mar 21 • 19:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emergency maintenance by Sabesp affects water supply in neighborhood of Taubaté

Emergency maintenance by Sabesp has disrupted water supply in the Quinta das Frutas neighborhood of Taubaté, Brazil, affecting local residents since Saturday morning.

Mar 21 • 18:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

To expand the water supply and sewage networks, a part of two villages has been connected to the city of Dusetos

The Lithuanian government has made a decision to expand the water supply and sewage networks in the Zarasai district by connecting parts of two villages to the city of Dusetos.

Mar 21 • 13:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The war in the Middle East threatens drinking water in the Gulf Arab countries

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses a significant threat to the drinking water supply of Gulf Arab countries, highlighted by recent attacks on desalination plants.

Mar 21 • 04:30 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

Alpinópolis City Hall will appeal after suspension of decision that required Copasa to leave

The Alpinópolis City Hall plans to appeal a court decision that has temporarily halted the process of moving water supply services from Copasa back to municipal management.

Mar 20 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gastrointestinal ailments disrupt activities of residents in Durán: 'I have been suffering for three days and had to ask for permission to be seen'

Residents in Durán are experiencing gastrointestinal issues following a water supply disruption, leading to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.

Mar 20 • 15:52 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Leak at treatment station affects water supply in neighborhoods of Manaus; check it out

A leak at a water treatment station in Manaus is causing water shortages in several neighborhoods as emergency repairs are underway.

Mar 20 • 12:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

European Council condemns Russia over strikes that caused Dnister River pollution

The European Council has condemned Russia for strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure that resulted in pollution of the Dnister River, which is crucial for Moldova's water supply.

Mar 20 • 08:46 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Las Tablas de Daimiel fills up completely for the first time in more than a decade

The Tablas de Daimiel wetland in Spain has reached full capacity for the first time in a decade, although concerns remain regarding its water supply due to agricultural overexploitation.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Justice fines Buriticupu City Hall and Caema for lack of water for 14 years

Maranhão's Justice has imposed fines on Buriticupu City Hall and Caema for failing to provide adequate water supply for 14 years.

Mar 19 • 15:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ukraine: Energy facility damaged in drone strike near the border with Poland

An energy facility in Ukraine's Volyn region near the Polish border was hit by Iranian-made drones in a Russian attack, disrupting electricity and water supply for the local community.

Mar 19 • 07:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Precarious situation’: truck drivers without water and bathroom for days in port in Pará reveal failures in harvest transportation

Truck drivers in Pará, Brazil, have faced dire conditions at the port of Miritituba, lacking basic amenities like water and restrooms while waiting to transport soybeans, highlighting systemic failures in the supply chain.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wando Overcomes Drought Crisis with Seawater Desalination Facility

Wando County in South Korea has successfully managed its drought crisis through the implementation of a seawater desalination facility and underground water storage dams.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water supply interrupted in three neighborhoods of Mogi das Cruzes this Thursday

Water supply will be interrupted in the neighborhoods of Itapeti, Jardim Aracy, and Vila Panorama in Mogi das Cruzes for a maintenance operation.

Mar 18 • 19:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

No Running Water at Joan Brossa Institute in Barcelona: Six Portable Toilets for 450 Students

The Joan Brossa Institute in Barcelona is currently operating without running water and only six portable toilets for its 450 students following a sewage flood that necessitated evacuation and highlighted structural maintenance issues.

Mar 18 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister announces 125 affordable houses and expands water supply during visit to Belterra

Brazil's Minister of Cities, Jader Filho, announced the construction of 125 affordable houses and improvements to water supply during his visit to Belterra, Pará.

Mar 18 • 00:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Morocco is expanding 17 power plants, dams, and channels to bring more water inland, reduce drought pressure, and maintain supply until 2030

Morocco is implementing significant water management projects to combat severe drought and ensure water supply into the future.

Mar 17 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water Company notifies 3,000 consumers for registration update in Roraima

The water utility company in Roraima is notifying approximately 3,000 consumers to update their registration details to ensure accurate identification for service provision.

Mar 17 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus sinks into asphalt and reveals leak that left residents without water in the interior of SP

A bus accident in Pereira Barreto, Brazil, revealed a significant water leak that had caused water shortages for local residents.

Mar 17 • 15:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Holubice, water from the water supply is still not drinkable, waiting for complete analysis

Residents of Holubice are unable to drink water from the municipal supply as they await a comprehensive analysis of water quality.

Mar 17 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Moldovan city loses water supply due to pollution caused by Russian attack

A Moldovan city has lost its water supply due to pollution resulting from a Russian attack.

Mar 17 • 11:32 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
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Moldovan Foreign Ministry summoned Russian representative and handed him bottle of Dniester water – photo

Moldova's Foreign Ministry condemned a Russian attack that polluted the Dniester River and summoned the Russian ambassador to express its protest.

Mar 17 • 09:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russian strike on Ukrainian power plant leaves neighboring city's water supply dry

Moldovan officials reported that a Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydroelectric power station has caused an oil spill, contaminating the country's water systems and leaving its second-largest city without water.

Mar 17 • 05:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Water here is very rare': wife of farmer who found possible oil in CE reports lack of supply in the region

'Water here is very rare' as a farmer's wife reveals the challenges of resource scarcity in the Ceará region where a potential oil discovery has been made.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Concern for Water – Attacks Could Affect Millions in the Gulf States

The Gulf States are highly dependent on desalination plants for their fresh water supply, with ongoing conflicts threatening their infrastructure.

Mar 16 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maintenance of Saae will interrupt water supply in the east zone of Sorocaba; see list

A scheduled maintenance by the Sorocaba Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) will temporarily interrupt water supply in eight neighborhoods on Tuesday.

Mar 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With rationing maintained, DAE announces measures against drought and cleaning of the Batalha River in Bauru

The Department of Water and Sewage of Bauru announced new measures to ensure water security amid continuing drought conditions.

Mar 16 • 18:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

There was dangerous xylene and ethylbenzene in the water supply in Holubice near Prague

Dangerous chemicals xylene and ethylbenzene were detected in the water supply in Holubice, a village near Prague.

Mar 16 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Analysis confirms chemicals in water in Holubice, released during maintenance

Chemical analysis has confirmed the presence of chemicals in the water supply in Holubice, attributed to maintenance activities.

Mar 16 • 16:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Botswana Pushes to Strengthen Sanitation Services

Botswana is focusing on enhancing its sanitation services to close the gap with water supply coverage, which is currently much higher.

Mar 16 • 14:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Water Supply Resumes in Buruburu, Dandora and Kariobangi After Flood Damage

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has restored water supply to several neighborhoods after completing repairs to a major pipeline damaged by flooding.

Mar 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

School near Umeå without water - remains closed

A school near Umeå has closed due to a lack of water, with local authorities working to resolve the issue.

Mar 16 • 09:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Oil leak caused by Russian attack in Ukraine threatens Moldova's water supply

An oil spill resulting from a Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydropower station is threatening Moldova's water supply, leading to a 15-day environmental alert in the Dniester River basin.

Mar 16 • 09:03 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Moldova's water supply under threat after Russian attack

A Russian attack on a hydropower plant in Ukraine risks contaminating Moldova's water supply, prompting an environmental alert in the country.

Mar 16 • 05:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian strike on Ukraine hydropower plant spills oil into Dniester River, threatening Moldova's water supply

A Russian strike on a hydropower plant in Ukraine has led to significant oil contamination in the Dniester River, prompting Moldova to declare an environmental alert due to threats to its water supply.

Mar 15 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piped water supply system reaches families in the community of Aveiro

Families in the village of Escrivão, in the municipality of Aveiro, Brazil, now have access to piped water thanks to a newly implemented micro supply system that uses solar energy.

Mar 14 • 22:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Consumer Day: action offers services from Equatorial and Águas de Teresina; see what

A special consumer event will be held in Teresina on March 16, offering services from Equatorial Piauí and Águas de Teresina to help residents address their energy and water supply issues.

Mar 14 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Main Water Pipe Broke in Rauma - The Whole City's Water Supply Pressure Collapsed

A main water pipe in Rauma broke, causing a significant collapse in water pressure across the city, although immediate repairs were initiated to restore service.

Mar 14 • 08:15 UTC

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