Water resources

Johannesburg’s water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid

Residents carrying buckets filled with water collected from a nearby filling station in Olievenhoutbosch, north of Johannesburg, on Aug 7.

Water, power, fuel services temporarily interrupted at Sentosa Cove marina after yacht hits pontoon

In a video of the incident shared on TikTok at about 10.45am on Aug 10, a yacht is seen reversing into its berth, before knocking into the pontoon.

Europe’s fifth heatwave risks straining rivers, power and crops

The Po Valley in northern Italy is facing a severe water and drought crisis driven by intense summer heatwaves and sparse rainfall.

Google’s $19 billion India data centre project battles water, wildlife concerns

China seeks to prevent, mitigate impact of landslides and floods

Rescue workers carry out search and rescue operations following flash floods at a scenic area in Weiyuan county, Dingxi city, Gansu province, China July 26, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS

Scope of hacks on US water supply widens as evidence points to Iran

State and local officials were on high alert for potential problems in vulnerable computers that are commonly used to monitor and adjust water quality.

US cyberdefence agency warns hackers are increasingly targeting water systems

Minnesota’s state IT agency said more than 30 community water systems in the state were targeted in a “coordinated cyberattack” on July 26 and 27.

Record low water levels force nuclear output cuts in Hungary and Romania

An aerial view of boats in the shallow water of the Danube river in Corabia, southern Romania, on July 24. Nuclear plants along the Danube river in Hungary and Romania could be completely shut down in the coming days owing to record low water levels.

Thames Water creditors propose ‘golden share’ for British government to avoid nationalisation

Thames has been fighting for survival after successive owners failed to invest adequately in its ageing infrastructure.

France in ‘very worrying’ drought: Minister

France has been experiencing its third heatwave in as many months, accompanied by intense wildfires further fuelled by dry conditions.

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