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Edinburgh caravan pictured being submerged on city road by concerned resident

Andy Sharp captured the picture of a boarded up white caravan being surrounded by water on Woodhall Road after a heavy downpour battered the capital on Friday December 30.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 31, 2022

Moorook community rallies to save homes from rising River Murray as peak approaches

Moorook residents fight to save their homes from rising River Murray levels, while the State Emergency Service says peak water flows have now passed Berri and are expected to reach Blanchetown in the next five days.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

Even Mississippi lawmaker feels strain of Jackson water woes

Frigid weather that has upended infrastructure across the Deep South has stopped the water distribution in Mississippi's capital city from producing adequate pressure

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

In Arizona, Colorado River crisis stokes worry over growth and groundwater depletion

BUCKEYE, Ariz. — Kathleen Ferris stared across a desert valley dotted with creosote bushes, wondering where the water will come from to supply tens of thousands of new homes. In the distance, a construction truck rumbled along a dirt road, spewing dust.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 29, 2022

Nottinghamshire road closed as burst water main causes 4-foot crater

A closure order has also been served at the location of the 4 foot deep hole outside the New Cross Pub on Outram Street

Nottingham Post · Dec 28, 2022

Ice jams, record low levels on Missouri River lead Kansas town to restrict water use

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas town about 60 miles northeast of Kansas City has mandated water use restrictions after an ice jam on the Missouri River in Nebraska significantly lowered water levels downriver.

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022

Winter weather cripples water systems across the Deep South

A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Water supply restored in Scotland after Christmas Day outage hit 5,000 customers

Thousands of homes were left without water on December 25 this year.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

People left with no water on Christmas Day had to go and collect it from stream

Parts of Wales have had no running water since December 23 with people unable to shower for days

Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022

Main street in Hebburn flooded as water main bursts on Boxing Day

Access to Station Road, Hebburn, is restricted after a major water main burst on Boxing Day

Chronicle Live · Dec 27, 2022