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Applications Tied To Body, Man Crawls To Authorities To Highlight Water Shortage
A man from Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district attached several written applications to a string tied to his body and crawled to the divisional commissioner's office to highlight water "shortage" in his village
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Japan's Hot Springs Aka Onsens Are Facing Water Shortage Due To Tourism Boost
The Japanese town of Ureshino is known for its beautiful onsens
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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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Parts Of Delhi Face Water Shortage As Ammonia Levels Rise In Yamuna
Many areas of the national capital face water shortage due to dangerously high levels of ammonia (NH3) in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, an official statement of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said.
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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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Applications Tied To Body, Man Crawls To Authorities To Highlight Water Shortage
A man from Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district attached several written applications to a string tied to his body and crawled to the divisional commissioner's office to highlight water "shortage" in his village
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Japan's Hot Springs Aka Onsens Are Facing Water Shortage Due To Tourism Boost
The Japanese town of Ureshino is known for its beautiful onsens
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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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Parts Of Delhi Face Water Shortage As Ammonia Levels Rise In Yamuna
Many areas of the national capital face water shortage due to dangerously high levels of ammonia (NH3) in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, an official statement of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said.
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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.
