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Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
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In Bengaluru, Rs 5,000 Fine If Drinking Water Is Used For These Activities
The city of Bengaluru, after suffering massive water crisis last summer, has announced that wastage of drinking water now will draw a steep fine.
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South-East Bengaluru, Whitefield May Face Water Stress This Summer: Official
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said on Saturday that areas like South-East Bengaluru, Whitefield, and the outer city limits are likely to face the highest water stress.
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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Only 28% Of Urban Wastewater In India Is Treated: Report
A meagre 28 per cent of the urban wastewater and sewage generated in India undergoes treatment while the rest flows directly into rivers, lakes and land, according to a report by the think tank Centre for Science and Environment.
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New York's First Drought Warning In 22 Years As City Faces Water Crisis
New York City has declared its first drought warning in 22 years, responding to a severe lack of rainfall and a series of brush fires that plagued the Northeast this autumn.
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Ecuador Declares National Emergency Over Forest Fires, Water Shortage
Ecuador on Monday declared a national emergency due to water shortages, drought and forest fires that have razed more than 10,000 hectares in the south of the country so far this month.
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50% Of Global Food Production At Risk Due To Water Crisis: Report
A new report calls for urgent action to conserve resources and protect ecosystems critical to maintaining the global freshwater supply.
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Water Crisis Threatening Half Of Global Food Production: Report
Inaction on the water crisis could put more than half of the world's food production at risk by 2050, experts warned in a major report published Thursday.
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Only A Third Of Europe's Surface Water In Good Health: Environment Agency
Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and over-use of freshwater resources are putting a strain on Europe, the European Environment Agency warned.
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No Soap, No Water: Girls In War-Torn Gaza Forced To Cut Their Hair
When girls complain to Gaza paediatrician Lobna al-Azaiza that they have no comb, she tells them to cut off their hair.
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AAP's Atishi Calls For Urgent Meeting After Delhiites Complain Of Blue Tap Water
Delhi water minister Atishi has directed the chief secretary to convene an urgent meeting after complaints of blue foam water coming from taps of houses in Peeragarhi emerged.
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"Not A Single Well Remains": Gazans Scour Ruins For Water
To get his family the water they need for drinking, bathing and laundry, Ahmed al-Shanbari steels himself for a lengthy search through the north of the Gaza Strip.
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"Tamil Nadu Will Have Extreme Water Crisis By 2050 If...": K Annamalai
BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai slammed the DMK-led state government on Monday for taking no constructive measures to mitigate the water crisis in the state.
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Haryana Chief Minister Urges "Elder Brother" Punjab To Share Water
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday called Punjab his state's "elder brother" and urged it to share water from the Ravi and Beas through the Sutlej Yamuna link (SYL) canal.
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Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
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In Bengaluru, Rs 5,000 Fine If Drinking Water Is Used For These Activities
The city of Bengaluru, after suffering massive water crisis last summer, has announced that wastage of drinking water now will draw a steep fine.
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South-East Bengaluru, Whitefield May Face Water Stress This Summer: Official
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said on Saturday that areas like South-East Bengaluru, Whitefield, and the outer city limits are likely to face the highest water stress.
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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Only 28% Of Urban Wastewater In India Is Treated: Report
A meagre 28 per cent of the urban wastewater and sewage generated in India undergoes treatment while the rest flows directly into rivers, lakes and land, according to a report by the think tank Centre for Science and Environment.
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New York's First Drought Warning In 22 Years As City Faces Water Crisis
New York City has declared its first drought warning in 22 years, responding to a severe lack of rainfall and a series of brush fires that plagued the Northeast this autumn.
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Ecuador Declares National Emergency Over Forest Fires, Water Shortage
Ecuador on Monday declared a national emergency due to water shortages, drought and forest fires that have razed more than 10,000 hectares in the south of the country so far this month.
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50% Of Global Food Production At Risk Due To Water Crisis: Report
A new report calls for urgent action to conserve resources and protect ecosystems critical to maintaining the global freshwater supply.
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Water Crisis Threatening Half Of Global Food Production: Report
Inaction on the water crisis could put more than half of the world's food production at risk by 2050, experts warned in a major report published Thursday.
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Only A Third Of Europe's Surface Water In Good Health: Environment Agency
Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and over-use of freshwater resources are putting a strain on Europe, the European Environment Agency warned.
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No Soap, No Water: Girls In War-Torn Gaza Forced To Cut Their Hair
When girls complain to Gaza paediatrician Lobna al-Azaiza that they have no comb, she tells them to cut off their hair.
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AAP's Atishi Calls For Urgent Meeting After Delhiites Complain Of Blue Tap Water
Delhi water minister Atishi has directed the chief secretary to convene an urgent meeting after complaints of blue foam water coming from taps of houses in Peeragarhi emerged.
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"Not A Single Well Remains": Gazans Scour Ruins For Water
To get his family the water they need for drinking, bathing and laundry, Ahmed al-Shanbari steels himself for a lengthy search through the north of the Gaza Strip.
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"Tamil Nadu Will Have Extreme Water Crisis By 2050 If...": K Annamalai
BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai slammed the DMK-led state government on Monday for taking no constructive measures to mitigate the water crisis in the state.
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Haryana Chief Minister Urges "Elder Brother" Punjab To Share Water
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday called Punjab his state's "elder brother" and urged it to share water from the Ravi and Beas through the Sutlej Yamuna link (SYL) canal.
