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news.sky.comworld13 hrs ago
Lake Mead Projected to Drop 6.5 Feet by November While Federal Releases from Lake Powell Are Cut
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation projects Lake Mead will reach its lowest level since the 1930s this November. The reservoir stands at 27 percent capacity, with further declines expected through 2028. New Colorado River allocation rules take effect in 2027.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Lake Powell Projected to Reach 3,491 Feet by March 2027; Federal Transfers Aim to Stay Above 3,500 Feet
A Bureau of Reclamation analysis shows Lake Powell could reach 3,491 feet by March 2027. The reservoir stood at 3,524 feet as of Thursday amid record-low summer levels last month.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Seven Aegean Islands Declare Drought Emergencies This Year
The Independent reported that Astypalaia and six other Greek islands enacted drought measures after a dry winter left reservoirs low. Officials approved 15 million euros for desalination and other upgrades. Projections from a research center indicate conditions could worsen by 20…
The Independentbusiness4 days ago
South East Water to Pay £30.5 Million and Accept Independent Monitor After Supply Failures
Ofwat concluded three investigations into repeated water supply interruptions by South East Water. The company will pay a total of £30.5 million funded by shareholders.
Abc Newsworld5 days ago
Lake Powell at 3,524 Feet, 34 Feet Above Minimum Power Pool and 4 Feet Above 2023 Record Low
Lake Powell stood at 3,524.3 feet above sea level on July 13, 2026. The reservoir holds 5.52 million acre-feet of live storage and is 27 percent full.
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news.sky.comworld5 days ago
UK Water Companies Introduce Hosepipe Bans for Millions Amid Hot Weather
The Independent reported that several English water firms have imposed hosepipe bans affecting millions of customers as the third heatwave of 2026 raises drought risks. June set new temperature records across the country.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
More Than 80 French Departments Enact Water-Use Limits
Rivers and groundwater levels have fallen across France, triggering restrictions in more than 80 departments that include agricultural uses. A hydrologist described the shift from February moisture peaks to near-record drought conditions by summer.
theconstructionindex.co.ukworld6 days ago
Severn Trent Meets Record Water Demand During Heatwave
Severn Trent reported its highest water demand on record last Saturday. The utility serving eight million people in England and Wales said usage exceeded prior peaks from the 2022 drought and Covid pandemic.
insurancejournal.combusiness10 days ago
Severn Trent Water Breached Wastewater Duties but Avoided Fine After £98m Investment
Ofwat found serious breaches of sewer management obligations yet accepted undertakings instead of a fine because the company had already begun fixes. The utility reported a 41 percent drop in storm overflow spills after spending shareholder funds on infrastructure upgrades.
en.antaranews.comworld20 days ago
National Assessment Finds 8 Percent of U.S. Vulnerable to Water Shortages
Newsweek reported that the National Water Availability Assessment identifies groundwater depletion and Western drought as primary drivers of future shortages. The report details measurable declines in the High Plains Aquifer and record-low snowfall across multiple states this win…
Usa Todaybusiness23 days ago
Lake Powell reaches lowest summer level on record
The Colorado River reservoir has fallen to 23.28 percent of capacity entering peak summer demand. Federal projections show continued decline through next spring.
Newsweekworld24 days ago
Arizona San Carlos Reservoir at Less Than 1 Percent Capacity After Low Snowpack and Releases
NASA satellite images from May 22, 2026, show the San Carlos Reservoir holding 389 acre-feet of water. The drop follows low snowpack and required releases, killing nearly all fish and prompting an indefinite closure. Newsweek reported the findings from the Earth Observatory.
680news.comscience29 days ago
Canada tables First Nations water bill; several nations say it falls short on jurisdiction and treaty rights
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty introduced Bill C-37 on Tuesday with $4.6 billion attached. Several First Nations leaders said the bill falls short on jurisdiction and input.
indianexpress.compolitics32 days ago
Minister Tables Drinking-Water Bill for First Nations but Blurs Human-Rights Language
Mandy Gull-Masty introduced legislation on June 16, 2026, to set standards for drinking water in First Nations communities. The bill follows a 2023 version that did not pass.
agriculture.einnews.compolitics33 days ago
Tanzania Directs Ministry Officials to Speed Up National Water Grid Projects
Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba ordered faster rollout of water infrastructure at a Kiomboi rally. Multiple road, electricity and communications projects were also detailed for Iramba District.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics38 days ago
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan, Says It Will Stop River Flow
New Delhi says it is working to ensure not a single drop of water will flow into Pakistan after suspending the Indus Waters Treaty last year.
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foxnews.comworld44 days ago
Afghanistan Drought Pushes Herat Families to Dig Wells Over 100 Metres Deep
Fields and orchards in Herat are drying up as the drought worsens. An estimated 33 million people nationwide face severe water shortages.
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thehindu.comfinance45 days ago
Kazakhstan and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Discuss Irrigation Efficiency and Water Conservation
Kazvodhoz experts met U.S. officials to discuss digital metering and canal-loss reduction. The U.S. Embassy in Astana arranged the session amid forecasts of a 50 percent water shortfall by 2040.