Iran's Water Crisis Deepens as Dam Levels Plummet
Water levels in Mashhad's dams fall below 3% as Iran faces severe drought, with officials warning of cuts and potential evacuation of Tehran.
Water levels in Mashhad's dams fall below 3% as Iran faces severe drought, with officials warning of cuts and potential evacuation of Tehran.
A 10-tonne fatberg of congealed fat and wet wipes broke a Chelsea sewer, costing Thames Water £400,000 to repair.
England faces extreme drought in 2024 with emergency plans being drawn up by government and water companies as reservoirs drop to critical levels.
Tunbridge Wells faces sixth day without water as South East Water blames freezing weather; schools and businesses shut, residents struggle.
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South East Water CEO David Hinton to step down after supply outages in Kent and Sussex, following chair's resignation and MP criticism.
South East Water issues boil water notice for 24,000 homes in Kent after water quality issues recur; water restored but must be boiled.
MP Mike Martin calls for South East Water CEO David Hinton to resign after three-day water outage in Tunbridge Wells, affecting 23,000 properties.
Thames Water warns of potential nationalisation if creditor talks fail, as it reports £1.6bn annual loss and rising debt.
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Andy Burnham aims to bring water and energy under public control if he becomes PM, a move that could cost billions but reduce bills. Critics warn of taxpayer burden.
Major incident declared after 30,000 homes in Kent and Sussex left without water due to cold weather and Storm Goretti; schools closed.
Woman dies after getting into difficulty at Strinesdale Reservoir in Manchester; police say no suspicious circumstances.
A toxic chromium plume from Los Alamos National Laboratory has spread onto Pueblo de San Ildefonso land, exceeding safety limits and raising health concerns.
Data centres in Sydney and Melbourne are projected to consume vast amounts of drinking water, raising concerns about sustainability and resource strain.
27 Labour MPs demand Thames Water claw back £2.5m in executive bonuses and scrap future payouts amid pollution and debt crisis.
Uniqlo billionaire's Kapalua golf courses use potable water amid drought, losing PGA event and sparking legal battles over irrigation.
Dozens rescued by firefighters after burst water main floods Caledonian Road in Islington, north London. No injuries reported.
South East Water failed to communicate during winter outages, leaving tens of thousands without water; CCW report finds fewer than 10% satisfied.
Sewage spills close Cornwall beaches; health alerts issued across England and Wales after heavy rainfall causes storm overflows.
Sydney beaches face dangerous faecal contamination after floods, with red alerts at Tamarama and Bronte; swimmers urged to stay ashore.
UK faces water shortages in five regions by 2030 due to population growth and climate change, with solutions like reservoirs and desalination under debate.
Kent council leader calls for resignations at South East Water as thousands remain without supplies and regulators investigate.
Scottish Water calls for ban on plastic wet wipes, citing 36,000 blockages yearly and environmental damage. Campaign urges consumers to bin all wipes.
Sinkhole repairs, especially in cities like Philadelphia, involve intricate steps due to ageing pipe infrastructure, making the process complex and time-consuming for authorities.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle, and MP demands CEO
Vets urge dog owners to boost pet hydration this winter as
Millions of Americans relying on private wells remain dangerously unaware of PFAS contamination, with limited state testing and costly cleanup leaving households vulnerable.
Thousands of Kent residents endure water supply issues after multiple failures by South East Water. Bottled water stations deployed as regulator investigates. Read the latest.
Merseyside braces for a 15-hour downpour starting Sunday evening, with heavy rain and potential thunderstorms expected throughout the week.