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Prawit credits govt for water management

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said the government deserves credit for water resources management after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha laid claim to it.

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023

US states propose Colorado River cuts, California lone holdout

Authorities in US West are in talks to cut water use as Colorado River faces historically low levels amid drought.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023

Plans to top up biblical Sea of Galilee with fresh water after drought

The "Sea" of Galilee, which is also known as Lake Tiberias and Lake Gennesaret, is one of the lowest-lying bodies of water in the world and is Israel's largest freshwater lake, which is used as the country's emergency water store

Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023

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California holdout in agreement over Colorado River cuts

Six western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut their use

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Scientists issue stark warning as Europe on the verge of 'catastropic drought'

Over the past four or five years, there has been no notable rise in these groundwater levels - meaning they remain at a low level

Irish Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

PM quick to take credit for water management success

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday laid claim to water resources management, saying although Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has been given a remit, he has the final say on all major decisions.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

In the West, pressure to count water lost to evaporation

More than 10% of the water carried by the Colorado River evaporates, leaks or spills as the 1,450-mile powerhouse of the West flows through the region’s dams, reservoirs and open-air canals

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

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Europe is on the verge of a catastrophic drought

"A few years ago, I would never have imagined that water would be a problem here in Europe"

Wales Online · Jan 30, 2023

Satellite data shows no rise in groundwater levels across Europe, increasing drought fears

There has been no significant rise in groundwater levels across Europe, according to new data from satellites orbiting Earth.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2023

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect waters from pollution

EY law requires the country to bring all inland and coastal waters to at least ‘good status’ by 2027 at the latest

Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

Broken Hill residents frustrated by brown mains water as emergency supply activated

Far West NSW residents say discoloured, metallic-tasting water is still coming out of their taps more than two weeks after the issue was first reported.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2023

Shocking footage captures destruction caused by burst Milngavie water pipe

Glasgow Road and parts of Auchenhowie road are expected to remain closed for around two weeks after a burst water main decimated the streets and completely destroyed the tarmac.

Glasgow Live · Jan 26, 2023

Major repair works to fix Milngavie roads after huge burst pipe could take two weeks

Teams began work on Auchenhowie Road today after a Victorian-era pipe burst causing water supply issues across Glasgow.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Footage of huge burst Victorian pipe that caused chaos in Glasgow leaving 250,000 homes without water

Hundreds of thousands of Glaswegians were left without water across the city last night and Scottish Water have revealed the "culprit" behind the chaos.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

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Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2023

First glimpse of giant burst pipe that left Milngavie residents without water

Scottish Water have released pictures and a video of the 36" pipe that burst in Milngavie yesterday and led to 100,000 properties being left without a water supply.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023

Burst pipe which left 100,000 Scots homes with no water was 160 YEARS OLD

THE pipe that burst leaving 100,000 Scottish homes without water on Tuesday was more than 150 years old.

Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2023

Repairs could take up to two weeks as Milngavie roads closed following burst water main

Some roads in Milngavie are closed, with diversions in place, following a burst main which led to flooding on Tuesday. Scottish Water are working to repair the main.

Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2023

'Earthquake-like' damage after burst main lifts tarmac in Milngavie leaving thousands without water

A Milngavie road has been left looking like a scene from a natural disaster movie after a main burst under the road leaving thousands of Glaswegians without water.

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Radio France Internationale · Jan 25, 2023

France rolls out five-year 'anti-drought' plan to save water

France has announced what it calls a “daily sobriety plan” to slash water consumption following a severe drought last summer that parched most of the country.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023

Water restored to 100,000 properties after major pipe burst

SUPPLIES have been restored to around 100,000 properties which were left without water after a major pipe burst.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Supplies restored to Glasgow properties left without water overnight after burst main

A 36-inch water pipe burst in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, leading to flooding in the area as well as interrupting supplies for customers in parts of the city.

Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2023

Finnieston homes still without water this morning after major main burst

Scottish Water say people living with a G3 postcode are currently without a running water supply after the failure of the main in Milngavie yesterday afternoon.

Glasgow Live · Jan 24, 2023

Glasgow water supplies restored as teams work for seven hours to fix 36-inch burst main

Teams from Scottish Water have been working for nearly seven hours to fix a burst 36-inch water main in Milngavie after it burst and caused severe damage to the road.

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023

100,000 homes left without water after burst water main sparks massive flood

Scottish Water warns thousands of households in Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire have been left without water after a main burst in Milngavie and sparked flooding

Glasgow Live · Jan 24, 2023

Footage from Milngavie shows streets submerged in water and tarmac lifted as crews battle to restore supply

An estimated 100,000 properties across Glasgow have been affected by a burst water main in Milngavie. Scottish Water is currently working to restore supplies.

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