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The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

England could be in drought beyond spring 2023, say ministers

Rainfall levels have not been sufficient to dampen soil and refill reservoirs after scorching summer

The Guardian - UK

Bristol burst water main: Hundreds of properties without water and students sent home from school

The incident has caused major disruption across the city this afternoon (October 13)

Bristol Post

210,000 boiled water notices issued in Ireland last year because the tap water wasn't safe

EPA director Tom Ryan told politicians the number was up from almost 75,000 in 2020

Irish Mirror

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Major Strand Road works to bring traffic restrictions to popular Sandymount route

The restrictions will be in place for four weeks and are part of a project taking place until Spring 2023

Dublin Live

Murray-Darling Basin plan: states likely to get extra time to deliver water

Tanya Plibersek says 2024 deadline is ‘challenging’ as NSW and Victoria expected to ask for exemptions from commitments

The Guardian - AU

Irrigators urge Tanya Plibersek to avoid ‘war over water’ at Murray-Darling Basin plan meeting

NSW and Victoria to ask federal water minister for exemptions to their commitments, while irrigators want focus on gains made

The Guardian - AU

Western NSW pipeline helps to 'drought-proof' farms, offering year-round water security

Replacing open channels with pipelines results in large water savings and production benefits, so why isn't everyone doing it?

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Irish Water gives update on safety of drinking tap water after people report 'unpleasant' smell and taste

Some homeowners even said the water coming out of their taps was "moldy" in recent weeks, leading Irish Water to intervene with special tests

Irish Mirror

Water pipes bursts causing road closure for second time in a year

A burst water main in Balfron has seen a section of the road being forced to shut and repairs could take up to three months to complete. The pipe burst in Ballochruin Road, near to the bridge there, sometime on Thursday, September 29. On Friday mor

Daily Record

Over half a million people 'vulnerable to contamination' from their drinking water

560,000 people across Ireland are drinking water from treatment plants where water contamination is possible due to much-needed investment

Irish Mirror

Emergency repair work begins after Balfron road shut by burst water main

Ballochruin Road, Balfron, was shut in Thursday evening after a burst water main was discovered and an emergency repair is underway.

Daily Record

Hosepipe ban could last well into next year - Yorkshire Water

Firm’s first ban in 27 years came into effect from August 26

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban in place for millions of water customers may not be lifted until next year

Water bosses hoped a hosepipe ban would reduce water demand from 150 litres per person per day to 100, with most of England and Wales still considered in drought

Daily Mirror

Government app Jaldoot to capture data on ground water tables

The water levels in will be measured twice a year, pre and post monsoon

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The Conversation

The UK's water industry is broken – here's how to fix it

Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. These conditions forced parts of the UK into an official drought, with restrictions on water use imposed for the first time since 2012. Despite recent autumnal weather, parts of the country remain firmly in drought.

Glasgow Live

Scottish Water investigating loss of supply in parts of Glasgow

The Hindu

Vijayawada: Concern over ‘declining water quality’ in Krishna

Amaravati Walkers and Runners Association celebrates World Rivers Day

Daily Mirror

Hosepipe bans still in force in 4 regions as firms give update on when they will end

Water companies across the UK have now provided updates on when the temporary ban is expected to come to an end, after announcing the restrictions back in August

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The Hindu

TWAD board expedites the Kurichi-Kuniyamuthur water supply project

Almost 98% of the works have been completed says TWAD board officials.

The Hindu

Pampady completes mapping of water bodies

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The Guardian - UK

Southern Water alters pollution alert tool to curb automatic red alerts

Map used to flag red all raw sewage releases into bathing waters – but firm now says it factors in ‘impact’

Wales Online

Washing cars could be banned as England continues to suffer from drought

Water companies are reportedly considering a ban on non-essential use of water later this month

Evening Standard

Further water bans ‘being considered across England as supplies continue to run low’

A ban on non-essential water use could be imposed this month, leaked documents reveal

The Guardian - UK

Water firms consider bans on filling public pools and car washing to fight drought

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal water firms are considering drastic measures to combat drought

The Guardian - AU

Sydney north shore residents face third day without water after main bursts

Sydney Water apologises to residents of Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs for water supply and traffic issues

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