Water Crisis

Residents of the Thembelihle informal settlement near Johannesburg struggle to access water despite nearby tankers filling up daily for deliveries elsewhere.

June 18, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Nelson Mandela Bay is facing a severe water crisis marked by critically low reservoir levels and ongoing outages affecting dozens of suburbs.

A report highlights the ongoing water challenges in Johannesburg, focusing on infrastructure issues and related concerns.

February 16, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A mystery illness has claimed 12 lives in Chayansa village, Palwal district, Haryana, over the past 15 days. Health officials have identified Hepatitis B and C in some cases, and 23 out of 107 water samples failed quality tests due to bacterial growth and low chlorination. The exact cause of the deaths remains under investigation.

A technical fault at the Palmiet pumping station has left Midrand and parts of Gauteng without water for six days, highlighting Johannesburg's ongoing water infrastructure challenges. While recovery efforts are underway, broader areas in the city continue to face prolonged outages. Officials promise resolutions, but residents demand better communication.

January 24, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Delhi's water supply situation showed signs of improvement, but ammonia levels in the Yamuna river have yet to return to normal. The Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant is operating at 90% capacity, while other plants are at full capacity. Officials expect normalisation by late Saturday night.