no comment Manila residents struggle to cope with water rationing Manila residents are struggling to cope with rationing imposed by the city's water authority. 14/03/2019
Denmark Worst drought in Scandinavia for 70 years hits farm output Livestock farmers in Scandinavia are struggling to feed their livestock as the worst drought in 70 years hits harvests 10/08/2018
United Kingdom Network failures after thaw put pressure on UK's privatised water util Burst pipes leave thousands without water while several meters of snow in Wales and Cumbria means some communities have been cut off for nearly a week. 06/03/2018
United Kingdom Thousands in Britain left without water after pipes burst in big freez Around 12,000 homes have been left with no running water after the weekend’s sudden freeze and thaw caused pipes to burst, a major water company has said. 05/03/2018
Spain Spain's longest river at risk of drying up The longest river in the Iberian peninsula is on the verge of drying up completely thanks to a combination of Spain’s current drought and inadequate water transfer planning 15/08/2017
Chile Millions without clean drinking water as fatal summer floods batter Chile Chile hit by flooding cutting off clean water to millions 27/02/2017
Syria Syria: government and rebels 'reach Damascus water supply deal' The Syrian government reportedly reaches a deal with rebels in the Wadi Barada valley, which could see Damascus' main water supply fully restored. 11/01/2017
Sci-tech Farmers use drones to fight drought In drought-stricken California, every drop counts. 12/09/2016
Zimbabwe Four million people face hunger from Zimbabwe drought The number of people facing hunger in Zimbabwe due to drought has risen from three to four million, according to estimates. The UN children’s agency 02/05/2016
Ethiopia Ethiopia and UN appeal for help to feed 10.2 million people The government of Ethiopia and the United Nations have asked for help to feed more than 10.2 Ethiopians. A long-standing drought has led to 07/03/2016
India India: Deal struck to end deadly Jat protests A deal has been struck to end deadly protests, which have paralysed a northern state in India and cut water supplies to Delhi’s 20 million residents 23/02/2016
science China resettles drought-afflicted residents Drought makes life hard for many farmers in China’s mountainous northwest. Many have left to try to make a living elsewhere, and many more are being 30/11/2015
world news Water stress expected to soar, warns World Resources report The surging global demand for water will see some 30 countries facing extreme water stress by 2040, according to the latest World Resources Institute 26/08/2015
Mali Waiting for water in Mali In the north east of Mali, irregular rainfall and political instability has meant basics like water are becoming scarce. In the town of Kidal, the 06/08/2015
USA Drought- suffering California in Nestle protest Protesters in Los Angeles have demanded the company Nestle stop its water bottling operations. California is suffering its fourth year of a serious 21/05/2015
France Woman carries can of water on her head along Paris marathon One woman stood out from the crowd at Sunday’s (April 12) Paris marathon. Gambian woman Siabatou Sanneh wore sandals and carried a jerrycan of water 13/04/2015
Brazil Sao Paulo state faces worst water crisis in its history A drought affecting the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo is now hitting Sao Paulo state. Water levels are running low in the Paraiba do Sul river, which 24/01/2015
focus Mauritania: Water crisis in Nouakchott Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, is a town built around a well of the same name, where camel herders used to go and water their flock 22/07/2014
u talk Water test for European Citizens' Initiative Coming under scrutiny in this edition of U-talk is the European Citizens' Initiative. Our question comes from Marie in Paris who asks: “Brussels 07/03/2014
futuris Drought alert in Africa Recurring water shortages endanger local ecosystems and threaten agriculture-based communities. As climate change continues, forecasters expect 17/06/2013
Unreported Europe Cyprus's race for liquid gold The second harvest of the year is being prepared in potato fields in Xylophagou, a speciality of the region in the south of Cyprus. But water from 14/12/2012
the-network 'The Network' goes in search of water The Nile, one of the world’s longest rivers, irrigates much of Africa, from Uganda to Egypt. It has also been a source of conflict and tension. It 08/03/2012
focus Focus: quenching the world's water thirst The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought for decades. The need for fresh water for people there is simply a matter of life and death. While 02/09/2011
tomorrows-city The urban water course Water is at the heart of who we are, and everything we do. We live through water. On one level it is very simple – around two thirds of your body is 30/08/2011
tomorrows-city Singapore Blog 1 Food for thought on the first day We’ve just arrived in Singapore and the local fixer suggests that we head off to film in a city centre food 30/08/2011
focus Global challenges: water in an urbanising world This year’s World Water Week in Stockholm focusses on water resources in a rapidly urbanising World. On the mayors’ panel, city managers from all 24/08/2011
