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Water resources

Water pipe near Hougang carpark damaged during HDB upgrading works, leads to flooding

HDB said the pipe was damaged during hacking works at about 10am, and was repaired by 1.45pm.
HDB said the pipe was damaged during hacking works at about 10am, and was repaired by 1.45pm.

Trump threatens Mexico with 5% tariff increase over water dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a roundtable discussion on the day he announced an aid package for farmers, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a roundtable discussion on the day he announced an aid package for farmers, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Not every flooding event can be prevented, says PUB chief, as climate change impacts rainfall

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Interview with PUB's chief executive Ong Tze Chin about flash flood preparedness at Environment Building on Nov 28, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Interview with PUB's chief executive Ong Tze Chin about flash flood preparedness at Environment Building on Nov 28, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Migrant communities at Thai-Myanmar border turn to water filters to quench thirst for safe water

Water contaminated with dirt and other sediments (left) can be collected using a bucket and filtered into drinkable water using the portable water filter kits (right).
Water contaminated with dirt and other sediments (left) can be collected using a bucket and filtered into drinkable water using the portable water filter kits (right).

Malaysia’s data centre hub tightens approvals on water worries

An AI-generated picture of a data centre. Tier 1 and Tier 2 data centres use vast amounts of water, up to 50 million litres a day.
An AI-generated picture of a data centre. Tier 1 and Tier 2 data centres use vast amounts of water, up to 50 million litres a day.

Countries’ lack of consensus on adaptation at COP30 climate talks worrying: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking to media on Nov 18.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking to media on Nov 18.

So near yet so far: Sabah grapples with water woes ahead of election

Kunak community leader Chong Pak Kong said said blue plastic tanks have become essential to overcome low water pressure.
Kunak community leader Chong Pak Kong said said blue plastic tanks have become essential to overcome low water pressure.

Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran

The Amirkabir dam following a drought crisis in Tehran, Iran, November 11, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
The Amirkabir dam following a drought crisis in Tehran, Iran, November 11, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Dry taps, empty pockets days after Johor river contamination

Efforts were being made to get all four water treatment plants located along Sungai Johor operational again.
Efforts were being made to get all four water treatment plants located along Sungai Johor operational again.

Iraq, Turkey sign deal on Iraqi water infrastructure projects

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attend a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq November 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attend a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq November 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

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