Search
Terms searched: Water shortage
Results: 28
5 Mar 2024
Persistent drought causes acute water shortages in Mexico City
Mexico City is facing a severe water shortage following a persistent drought across large parts of the country, with supplies to residents being restricted to several hours a day. According to a report released on the 15th of February by Mexico’s National Water Commission CONAGUA, almost 60% of the country is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought...
3 Jul 2023
Conflict, water shortages and humanitarian responses in Sudan
Fighting between rival factions of Sudan’s military that erupted in mid-April has led to a worsening humanitarian situation in the country which includes increasing shortages of water and food. Fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in various cities on the 15th of April...
20 Feb 2023
Looming water shortage in Northern Italy
Images from the Copernicus Sentinel 2 satellites from February 15th show reduced flow of the Po River in Italy. This is the second year in a row that the Po valley has been affected by drought. According to the National Association of Reclamation, Irrigation and Land Improvement (ANBI), within the Po Basin, some 70 municipalities have already announced early warning status, and in some municipalities, tanker trucks are being brought in to ensure continued water supplies...
8 Sep 2022
Mexico City Announces Plan to Tackle Water Shortage
Mexico City, the State government of Mexico and Mexico’s National Water Commission (Conagua) have announced a plan to guarantee the provision of water as the country experiences drought. The plan, called “Integral Plan for the Provision of Freshwater to the Metropolitan Area of the Mexico Valley” (Plan Integral de Abastecimiento de Agua Potable para la Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México) will invest US$ 1...
28 Jul 2022 AMMAN, Jordan
Tensions Rise Between Israelis And Palestinians Over Water
Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising and protests have been held against water shortages in the month of July.
2 Jun 2022 BEIRUT, Lebanon
Lebanon Imposes Water Rationing
The shortage of fuel and recurring power cuts are severely hindering the country’s working water pumps; should a pumping station go out of service, it will not be possible to secure the funds to repair it.
30 Apr 2022 DAMASCUS, Syria
Syrian Rights Group Protests Euphrates Water Flow Reduction
Turkey's continued control of Euphrates River flows will a cause environmental and humanitarian catastrophe in face of severe drought in Syria. Unprecedented water shortages exacting toll on farmers and livestock producers.
30 Apr 2022 TEHRAN, Iran
Severe Water Shortages Predicted For Tehran
City's water storage off 30 percent, consumption up approximately 90 percent. Twenty demonstrators against a water transfer project sentenced to 7 years in prison and 74 lashes.
18 Apr 2022 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Pakistan: Significant Water Shortages Reported
Officials in Pakistan cite low levels of rain and snow throughout winter as cause for severe water shortages in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Civil demonstrations continue.
1 Apr 2022 BENGALURU, India
Glacier Retreat Likely To Cause Water Shortage In The Ganges
Analysis of satellite images and field observations reveals that that the number of glaciers in the Alaknanda river basin has increased from 98 to 116 in the past 30 years. Bigger glaciers have broken into smaller ones. Warmer winters targeted as the culprit.
12 Feb 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
Humanitarian Crisis In Syria Expands
UN Relief Coordinator calls on Security Council to address growing humanitarian crisis in Syria. Early recovery programs needed to address water and food shortages, restore sewage systems and repair health care facilities.
16 Jan 2022 CAIRO, Egypt
Egypt: Irrigation Canal Refurbishment Project About One-Third Complete
Irrigation canal refurbishment, water quality improvements, wastewater management and construction of desalination plants all part of 20 year plan. Nile River shortages anticipated