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Man Bathes On Street With Drain Water, Sings To Protest Water Shortage In Guwahati
In an unusual way of protest, a middle-aged man in Guwahati city bathed with dirty drain water on the streets to protest the protracted trouble in water supply across a major part of Assam's main city.
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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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Massive Water Shortage In Delhi This Diwali. Jal Board Explains Why
The pollution levels in the Yamuna River have forced a water shortage in several parts of Delhi, with no respite likely for residents during Diwali.
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Delhi To Face Water Shortage Due To High Ammonia Content In Yamuna
The Jal Board has advised Delhi residents to store adequate quantities of water in advance, based on their requirements, and use water judiciously.
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3,800 Bottles, 1 Lakh Litres: How Water Shortage Was Solved In India-New Zealand 2nd Test
After facing difficulties in finding drinking water on the opening day, fans were in for a better experience on Day 2 of the second Test.
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Japan Is Grappling With Unprecedented Rice Shortage. Here's What Led To This
The threat of a "megaquake", a series of typhoons, and a week-long national holiday have some Japanese scrambling to buy rice -- the nation's cherished staple food -- with the government warning Tuesday against panic buying.
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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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Popular Italian Vacation Hotspot Turning Tourists Away. Here's Why
Over a million people across 93 communities now face water rationing, with some areas mandated to cut consumption by up to 45%.
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Water Shortage May Spark Social Unrest In India, Detrimental For Its...: Moody's
Moody's Ratings today said India's growing water shortage can disrupt farm and industry sectors and is detrimental to the credit health of the sovereign as rising food inflation and decline in income may spark social unrest.
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AAP's Atishi In ICU After Blood Sugar Levels Drop, Ends Hunger Strike
Delhi Minister Atishi's hunger strike over the water crisis in the national capital ended on Tuesday after her health deteriorated, her party said.
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Italy Island Capri Lifts Tourist Ban After Water Shortage Resolved
The Italian island of Capri lifted a ban on tourists Saturday after problems with the water supply to the holiday hotspot were resolved.
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Tourists Banned From Italy's Capri Over Water Shortage
The Italian island of Capri banned tourists from disembarking Saturday after problems with the water supply from the mainland threatened to leave the holiday hotspot parched.
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AAP-BJP Blame Game Drags On As Delhi Battles Water Shortage Amid Severe Heat
The politics over the water shortage in Delhi intensified on Monday as the ruling AAP accused the BJP of "deliberately creating" the situation to trouble the people, even as the BJP held 'matka phod' protests blaming the Kejriwal government.
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Water Shortage Feared As Snow Persistence In Himalayas Hits Record Low
The Hindu Kush Himalaya is experiencing significantly lower snow persistence this year, raising serious concern over water security for downstream communities, according to a new report.
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Amid Water Crisis In Delhi, Atishi Asks Police To Guard Major Pipelines
Delhi Water minister Atishi on Sunday wrote to Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora requesting deployment of personnel for patrolling and protecting major pipelines for next 15 days, as the national capital grapples with a water crisis.
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Man Bathes On Street With Drain Water, Sings To Protest Water Shortage In Guwahati
In an unusual way of protest, a middle-aged man in Guwahati city bathed with dirty drain water on the streets to protest the protracted trouble in water supply across a major part of Assam's main city.
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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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Massive Water Shortage In Delhi This Diwali. Jal Board Explains Why
The pollution levels in the Yamuna River have forced a water shortage in several parts of Delhi, with no respite likely for residents during Diwali.
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Delhi To Face Water Shortage Due To High Ammonia Content In Yamuna
The Jal Board has advised Delhi residents to store adequate quantities of water in advance, based on their requirements, and use water judiciously.
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3,800 Bottles, 1 Lakh Litres: How Water Shortage Was Solved In India-New Zealand 2nd Test
After facing difficulties in finding drinking water on the opening day, fans were in for a better experience on Day 2 of the second Test.
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Japan Is Grappling With Unprecedented Rice Shortage. Here's What Led To This
The threat of a "megaquake", a series of typhoons, and a week-long national holiday have some Japanese scrambling to buy rice -- the nation's cherished staple food -- with the government warning Tuesday against panic buying.
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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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Popular Italian Vacation Hotspot Turning Tourists Away. Here's Why
Over a million people across 93 communities now face water rationing, with some areas mandated to cut consumption by up to 45%.
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Water Shortage May Spark Social Unrest In India, Detrimental For Its...: Moody's
Moody's Ratings today said India's growing water shortage can disrupt farm and industry sectors and is detrimental to the credit health of the sovereign as rising food inflation and decline in income may spark social unrest.
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AAP's Atishi In ICU After Blood Sugar Levels Drop, Ends Hunger Strike
Delhi Minister Atishi's hunger strike over the water crisis in the national capital ended on Tuesday after her health deteriorated, her party said.
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Italy Island Capri Lifts Tourist Ban After Water Shortage Resolved
The Italian island of Capri lifted a ban on tourists Saturday after problems with the water supply to the holiday hotspot were resolved.
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Tourists Banned From Italy's Capri Over Water Shortage
The Italian island of Capri banned tourists from disembarking Saturday after problems with the water supply from the mainland threatened to leave the holiday hotspot parched.
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AAP-BJP Blame Game Drags On As Delhi Battles Water Shortage Amid Severe Heat
The politics over the water shortage in Delhi intensified on Monday as the ruling AAP accused the BJP of "deliberately creating" the situation to trouble the people, even as the BJP held 'matka phod' protests blaming the Kejriwal government.
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Water Shortage Feared As Snow Persistence In Himalayas Hits Record Low
The Hindu Kush Himalaya is experiencing significantly lower snow persistence this year, raising serious concern over water security for downstream communities, according to a new report.
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Amid Water Crisis In Delhi, Atishi Asks Police To Guard Major Pipelines
Delhi Water minister Atishi on Sunday wrote to Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora requesting deployment of personnel for patrolling and protecting major pipelines for next 15 days, as the national capital grapples with a water crisis.
