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Johannesburg resident confronts mayor over prolonged water outages
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A frustrated Brixton resident in Johannesburg confronted Mayor Dada Morero at a water tower site, highlighting severe water shortages that have lasted weeks. The viral encounter underscored residents' desperation amid ongoing outages affecting daily life. Officials face criticism for poor crisis management as the issue impacts upcoming local elections.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ campaign on Friday to promote rainwater harvesting amid the city's water crisis. The event, organised by the Delhi Jal Board, featured the unveiling of the campaign’s mascot, ‘Neera’. Ms. Gupta stressed the need for immediate action on groundwater recharging.
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Ahead of Kerala's April 9 assembly elections, water scarcity in Vypeen and pineapple farmers' distress in Muvattupuzha are influencing voter sentiments in Ernakulam district. Industrial pollution in Kalamassery and Aluva also raises concerns. These local issues persist amid intense political campaigns.
As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address on 12 February 2026, the ongoing water shortages and reliance on tankers dominate public concerns. A review of 2025 promises shows progress in infrastructure investment but failure to resolve the water crisis. Several cabinet ministers have delivered notable achievements in other areas.
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The São Paulo government has extended until February 25 the public consultation on the water security project for the Piracicaba, Capivari, and Jundiaí rivers basin (PCJ). The initiative aims to enhance water supply in 21 municipalities and mitigate scarcity risks during dry periods.
The Western Cape is grappling with severe water shortages and wildfires, prompting MEC Anton Bredell to seek a provincial disaster declaration. In Knysna, the main dam is at 15% capacity, leaving just 10 days of water. Broader issues include depleted firefighting budgets and infrastructure failures.
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In the ongoing Indore water contamination crisis that has claimed at least 15 lives, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav warned the Opposition Congress against politicizing the tragedy in Bhagirathpura. On January 15, coinciding with a High Court summons to the chief secretary, Yadav inaugurated Rs 800 crore projects to upgrade the city's drinking water infrastructure.
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