Declining water levels are also beginning to affect rivers and streams across the region, posing a serious challenge for hydroelectric power generation. Authorities fear that reduced river discharge could significantly impact electricity production during the peak summer season.

J&K faces looming water crisis amid prolonged rainfall deficit

A deepening humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza as access to clean water collapses amid ongoing conflict. Attacks on water infrastructure and aid workers, combined with severe supply restrictions, have pushed millions toward extreme shortages. With disease risks rising in overcrowded shelters, the crisis highlights how the fight for survival now hinges on access to water.


Gaza's Water Lifeline Under Attack as Disease Risks Surge

Residents across Johannesburg are facing prolonged water outages as taps run dry in many suburbs, sparking protests and frustration over basic services. The shortage has forced communities to queue for water containers and rely on intermittent deliveries, with families enduring days without water. Despite mounting criticism and public outcry, Mayor Dada Morero has denied that the city is experiencing a full‑blown water crisis or that a “Day Zero”, a complete cutoff of municipal water, is imminent. City officials maintain efforts are underway to stabilise the supply network and balance distribution amid high demand, ageing infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance challenges.

South Africa’s Taps on Verge of Running Dry, Mayor Denies Water Crisis 

Northern Iraq has been struck by deadly floods, leaving widespread destruction and forcing thousands to evacuate. Meanwhile, the southern region is grappling with an escalating water crisis, as shortages intensify and communities struggle to access clean water. 

Iraq Water Crisis: Deadly Floods Sweep Northern Iraq, South Faces Water Crisis

Iran is grappling with an unprecedented water crisis as Tehran enters its sixth consecutive year of extreme drought. Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are at critically low levels, threatening agriculture, livelihoods, and urban water supply across the country. Experts warn that urgent measures are needed to prevent further environmental and humanitarian consequences.


Iran's President warns capital may be evacuated if rains don't come

Iran is grappling with an unprecedented water crisis as Tehran enters its sixth consecutive year of extreme drought. Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are at critically low levels, threatening agriculture, livelihoods, and urban water supply across the country. Experts warn that urgent measures are needed to prevent further environmental and humanitarian consequences.

People Offers Prayers For Rain as Iran Faces Worst Drought in Several Decades 

Iran: Tehran Enters Sixth Year of Severe Drought

Iran’s president has warned that the capital is facing an unprecedented water and energy crisis as reservoirs have plunged to historic lows, threatening supplies of drinking water and electricity generation, it was reported on Friday.


Iran's Unprecedented Water Crisis, President Warns Of An Evacuation

As reservoir levels fall to critical levels, Mauritius imposed water consumption limits on Monday.

Mauritius has previously implemented similar restrictions in response to the annual summer drought.

The island nation relies heavily on water for agricultural and sugarcane production.

Mauritius Imposes Restrictions On Water Usage And Reservoirs Dry Up

A media report citing deputy water and sanitation minister David Malabo showed South Africa is facing a severe water supply crisis due to rising municipal debt and failing infrastructure.

South Africa Faces Water Crisis Over Unpaid Debts | World Business Watch

A media report citing Deputy water and sanitation Minister David Mahlobo showed South Africa is facing a severe water supply crisis due to rising municipal debt and failing infrastructure. Watch to know more. Watch to know more.

South Africa's Unpaid Debt in Focus

Delhi water crisis: India Supreme Court pulls up AAP govt for inaction on tanker mafia

Massive power outage hits several parts of Delhi, minister Atishi calls it 'extremely worrying'

Delhi water crisis: Indian Supreme Court directs Himachal Pradesh to release 137 cusecs surplus water

In India's Bengaluru city, thousands of people have been chasing tankers, taking fewer showers and sometimes missing work to store enough water to get through the day. Watch in for more details!

India: IT hub Bengaluru running out of water

Half of Bengaluru’s water comes from the Cauvery River. For the remaining half, the city depends on groundwater, which has fast depleted. But are the groundwater levels low due to failed rains last year, or because of over-extraction? Has this crisis been caused by climate change or rapid urbanisation?

India: IT hub running out of water; lush gardens parched, lakes dry up

Bengaluru: India's IT hub running out of water; lush gardens parched, lakes dry up

Half of Bengaluru’s water comes from the Cauvery River. For the remaining half, the city depends on groundwater, which has fast depleted. But are the groundwater levels low due to failed rains last year, or because of over-extraction? Has this crisis been caused by climate change or rapid urbanisation? WION's Preksha Jain reports from Bengaluru.

Bengaluru's water crisis: Low Rainfall or unplanned Infrastructure? What has caused the crisis?

Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories from across the globe: Chile is facing a dire situation as reservoirs across the country are running dangerously low. This comes after the nation has faced 15 years of devastating drought. Meanwhile, Spanish region of Catalonia is facing an unprecedented crisis, as it grapples with its worst drought in history. Last month, officials in Catalonia declared a drought emergency. Petrochemical factories, power plants and agricultural drainage that carries fertilisers and other toxins further pollute Iraq's water. Watch in for more details!

Chile water crisis | Catalonia Drought | Copacabana's youngest beach cleaner

Chile is facing a dire situation as reservoirs across the country are running dangerously low. This comes after the nation has faced 15 years of devastating drought. In the Coquimbo region of northern Chile, the Cogoti reservoir, with a capacity of 150 million cubic meters, has completely depleted, leaving local residents desperate for water. Watch to know more!

Chile Water Crisis: Devastating drought is drying out Chile's drinking water

Bengaluru water scarcity is worsening. India's Silicon Valley has been staring at water crisis for weeks. People are scrambling for water, amidst dried-up borewells & overburdened tanker services. Bengaluru’s water woes are also likely to affect its real estate market.

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Will Bengaluru property rates plummet?

Bengaluru water crisis : India's 'Silicon Valley' bans potable water in swimming pools amid crisis

In Bengaluru where the water crisis in Bengaluru continues to worsen. To cope with the current situation Civil Authorities in the Southern Indian city has prohibited the use of drinking water in swimming pools due to which several pools across the city face the threat of closure.

Bengaluru's water crisis: India's IT hub battles water shortage

Bengaluru's water crisis: Water Tankers taking advantage of the scarcity

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