Tag: Water Crisis
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Poyang Lake Shrinks 90%: China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Meets Extreme Low Water
Overview: A Shrinking Giant China’s largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake in Jiangxi province, has entered an extremely low-water phase after tumbling to a level that is 90 percent below its typical high-water season peak. Local authorities reported the dramatic drop, underscoring ongoing concerns about regional hydrology, weather patterns, and the balance between water supply, ecology,…
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Kwara Community Hails LG Electronics for Resolving 15-Year Water Crisis in Ilorin
Long-Standing Water Scarcity Meets a Sustainable Solution For more than 15 years, residents of the Anfeyin Olokuta community in Ilorin, Kwara State, endured severe water scarcity that disrupted daily life. The absence of reliable potable water forced families to spend long hours fetching it, causing children to arrive late at school and adults to miss…
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Sabah Water Woes: Deputy Sec-Gen Accuses Bung of Failure
Overview In an assessment that echoes the political upheavals surrounding Sabah’s administration, Armizan Mohd Ali, the deputy secretary-general, criticized Bung for failing to address the state’s chronic water woes. The remarks come after Bung was dropped from Hajiji Noor’s cabinet following a failed coup in 2023, with officials arguing that the former Sabah Umno chief…
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Donetsk Water Crisis: Drinking Water Every Three Days Under Occupation
A Water Crisis Expands Through Occupied Donetsk The Donetsk region, long battered by conflict, is now battling an acute drinking water shortage that has turned routine chores into daily trials. Residents in the Russian-controlled parts report that they receive running water only every three days, and even then it arrives late or with unreliable pressure.…
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Donetsk Water Crisis: Water Every Third Day Amid War
Donetsk Water Crisis: A City Living on a Tapped Hour Russian-occupied Donetsk has been plagued by an acute drinking-water shortage for years, a crisis intensified by war and chronic mismanagement. In practice, residents report that tap water comes on only every third day, for a narrow window, and often not even then. The situation in…
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Donetsk Water Crisis Deepens as Residents Struggle to Stay Hydrated
Donetsk Water Crisis Deepens as Residents Struggle to Stay Hydrated In the war-torn Donetsk region, a basic human need has become a daily challenge: access to drinking water. Years of neglect, reinforced by ongoing fighting, have crippled the region’s water system. Many residents report that taps are turned on only every three days, and even…
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The Threat of Invasive Species to Iraq’s Euphrates River
Introduction The Euphrates River, a lifeline for millions in Iraq, is facing unprecedented challenges due to invasive plants and bacteria. With the river running at historically low levels, Iraq is grappling with the worst water scarcity in living memory, compounded by climate change and mismanagement. This article delves into the implications of these invasive species…