Tag #Water Shortage

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Israeli Fire Kills 24 Palestinians Seeking Aid in Gaza

At least 24 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza on Friday, adding to the hundreds of deaths in recent weeks and exacerbating a severe crisis caused by the Israeli blockade, which has led to food shortages and a collapse of water systems.

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North West England Officially in Drought Amidst Record Low Rainfall

North West England is officially in drought due to low water levels, following England's driest period since 1929 despite recent rain; the government is fast-tracking two new reservoirs to address long-term water supply concerns.

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Unprecedented Drought Grips Netherlands, Surpassing 1976 Record

The Netherlands is experiencing an unprecedented drought since February, exceeding even 1976's record, prompting water restrictions in several regions and raising concerns about wildfires and agricultural impacts.

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UK Faces Summer Drought Risk Amid Record Dry Spring

Britain faces a potential summer drought due to the driest spring on record, with only 80mm of rainfall compared to the average 229mm, prompting warnings of hosepipe bans and water restrictions from Thames Water and the Environment Agency.

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Gaza Blockade: 60,000 Children Face Malnutrition Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

Israel's blockade of Gaza since March 2 has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with at least 60,000 children facing malnutrition and 21 nutrition centers closed, while the UN warns of a potential water crisis due to the disruption of water supply from Mekorot.

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Donetsk's Slow Return to Normalcy Amidst Water Crisis and Peace Uncertainty

Despite Russia's annexation in 2022, life is slowly returning to Donetsk, marked by increased safety and new businesses; however, a severe water shortage and skepticism about peace negotiations persist, alongside differing civilian and military aspirations.

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Gaza War: Daily Life Under Siege

In Gaza, the ongoing conflict since October 2023 has displaced 90% of residents, destroyed 92% of homes, and severely limited access to food, water, and education, forcing families like cameraman Ahmed Abu Kmail's to endure extremely difficult conditions in overcrowded displacement camps.

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Record Low River Levels Prompt Welsh Drought Expert Meeting

Record low river levels in Wales, particularly the Dee and Yscir at their driest since the 1970s, have prompted a meeting of drought experts this week to discuss upgrading drought status and issuing stronger water use advice; spring rainfall was only 49% of average.

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UK Faces Water Shortages Amidst Driest Spring in Decades

Exceptionally low river levels across much of the UK, the driest spring since 1961, threaten water supplies to households, farmers, and businesses, prompting drought risk warnings and calls for infrastructure improvements.

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Gaza Blockade Forces Closure of Aid Kitchens, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis

Israel's ongoing blockade of Gaza has forced the closure of World Central Kitchen's soup kitchens, impacting 133,000 daily meals, due to lack of supplies; water systems are 65-70% damaged, and fuel shortages exacerbate the crisis, resulting in widespread hunger and malnutrition.

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Konya Faces Severe Water Shortage After Dry Winter

Konya, Turkey's grain producing region, faces a severe water shortage due to low reservoir levels (Bağbaşı at 16%, Bozkır at 5%) following a dry winter, prompting the city to explore alternative water sources and implement water conservation measures.

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Cyprus Funds Hotel Desalination Plants Amid Severe Water Shortage

The Cypriot government announced a €3 million plan to fund private hotel desalination plants to combat critically low water reserves (24.6% of capacity) after the second-driest winter in a decade, impacting the tourism-reliant island that saw over 4 million visitors last year.

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