Water Crisis

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.

5 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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.

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.

12 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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.

A new UN report states that humanity has caused permanent damage to the planet's water systems. Groundwater reservoirs are emptying and lakes are drying up, endangering food supplies for billions of people. Sweden will also be affected by the crisis.

16 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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.