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Water resources

Where artificial intelligence lives: South-east Asia’s data centre boom

Racks of servers are seen inside an operational Microsoft data centre in Karawang, West Java.
Racks of servers are seen inside an operational Microsoft data centre in Karawang, West Java.

Over 60% of Nepal’s households use sewage-contaminated water

Every year, thousands of people across Nepal get infected with water-borne diseases.
Every year, thousands of people across Nepal get infected with water-borne diseases.

Water supply to at least 26 homes in Teban Gardens fully restored after hours-long disruption

During the disruption, water wagons were activated to provide temporary water supply to those affected.
During the disruption, water wagons were activated to provide temporary water supply to those affected.

Preparing for a future where water costs more

Going forward, water security will come at a higher price. Singapore needs to not just bolster supply but also manage demand.
Going forward, water security will come at a higher price. Singapore needs to not just bolster supply but also manage demand.

India’s wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol – water

Avanti Mehta, 32, India's youngest water sommelier, fills a glass with Aava Natural mineral water in Ahmedabad, India.
Avanti Mehta, 32, India's youngest water sommelier, fills a glass with Aava Natural mineral water in Ahmedabad, India.

Water gets the wine treatment in South African tastings

Water sommelier Nico Pieterse (right) developed an interest in water during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Water sommelier Nico Pieterse (right) developed an interest in water during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A third of Malaysia’s water pipes past their prime

Looming water supply ‘bankruptcy’ puts billions at risk, UN report warns

Children stand nearby a dried-up hand-pump, amid serious water crisis in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib
Children stand nearby a dried-up hand-pump, amid serious water crisis in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

Mozambique floods force thousands to flee as rising waters cut off communities

A flood victim stands at her flooded home after weeks of heavy rainfall in Boane District, Maputo, Mozambique, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Amilton Neves
A flood victim stands at her flooded home after weeks of heavy rainfall in Boane District, Maputo, Mozambique, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Amilton Neves

Ankara city hall says water cuts due to ‘record drought’, not mismanagement

Dam reservoir levels have dropped to 1.12 per cent and taps are being shut off for several hours a day in certain districts on a rotating schedule in Ankara.
Dam reservoir levels have dropped to 1.12 per cent and taps are being shut off for several hours a day in certain districts on a rotating schedule in Ankara.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.