Mumbai residents and housing societies are bracing for worsening water shortages as supply pressures intensify in the city. Authorities are urging conservation measures as reservoirs drop and demand rises, raising concerns over daily water availability in India’s financial capital. The situation highlights growing urban water stress amid climate and infrastructure challenges.


India Water Shortage | Mumbai: Residents, Housing Societies, Brace for Water Shortages

The Caspian Sea is shrinking at an alarming pace, threatening vital oil ports, global energy logistics, and rare wildlife like sturgeon and seals. Azerbaijan’s ecology ministry confirms the sea has dropped nearly a meter in five years, affecting the Baku port and regional economies. Officials blame climate change and Russian dam activity. With 15 million people in the Caspian region, the crisis now poses a serious environmental and economic threat.

Is the Caspian sea shrinking? | Azerbaijan raises alarm

Residents of Noida and Ghaziabad will be facing shortage of water from October 13 till November 2 as the Ganga water supply will be halted for 20 days. This is due to annual maintenance on the upper Ganga canal in Haridwar, the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department announced.

Water supply to be affected in Noida and Ghaziabad till Nov 2

Wastage of water in Delhi may now land you in a hot soup and with a hole in the pocket as the Aam Aadmi Party government here has decided to adopt a heavy-handed approach amidst intense heatwaves and water crisis.

‘Car washing banned,’ Delhi govt introduces fine for wasting water amidst acute shortage

Bengaluru’s water crisis has pushed the city to its edge with people forced to pay heavy fines for “misusing” water. Amid water shortages in the “Silicon Valley of India”, residents were charged with fines for using water for non-essential activities like washing cars and gardening.

Holi in Bengaluru amid acute water shortage invites heavy fines

In a proactive move to address its acute water shortage, Bengaluru has implemented penalties for the wastage of drinking water, signaling a crucial step towards conservation and sustainability.

Bengaluru water crisis: Authorities ban use of drinking water for car washing, gardening; impose fine

The climate crisis is increasing the severity of drought in at least 10 of the world's major cities it says that London too could soon be hit by a severe water crisis.

Climate crisis: London could run out of water

As several parts of India continue to reel under scorching heat, a village in Maharashtra's Telamwadi district is grappling with severe water shortage. Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

How India addressing its water needs?

IN PICS | UN report sounds alarm bells over lack of clean drinking water

Bolivia is experiencing a drought where seven regions have been affected. The government has blamed it on La Nina climatic oscillation and in Bolivia's rural area which is around 100 kilometers Southwest of Highland city La Paz. In the latest, wildfires have blanketed the sky of Bolivia's capital with thick clouds of smoke.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate crisis in Bolivia as smoke covers capital

Meanwhile, Bolivia is experiencing a drought where seven regions have been affected. The government has blamed it on La Nina climatic oscillation and in Bolivia's rural area which is around 100 kilometers Southwest of Highland city La Paz.

WION Climate Tracker: Bolivians pray for rain as they face acute water shortage

In pics | Thousands of Haitians travel for miles due to water shortage

With the natural cycle of drought exacerbated by human-caused climate change and more than two decades of precipitation that was much below average, the Colorado River, the lifeblood of the western United States, is at catastrophic levels.

Amid drought conditions, US to cut water supplies for some states, Mexico; California remains unaffected

Water has become a sacred commodity in northern Mexico. Reservoirs have been hitting the bottom of their basins, taps have been running dry for millions of people and farmers are struggling to keep their animals alive.

WION Climate Tracker: Dams in Northern Mexico see water levels drop below half

Half of the Europe is facing heat wave and the other half is running out of water. The Netherlands has officially run out of water. Dutch government has declared a water shortage.

WION Climate Tracker: Netherlands: 'Land of water' running out of water

As per the weather services of France and England, July was the driest on record, which exacerbated the shortage of water that has led to the restrictions. Water firms are finding it difficult to adapt to the dry circumstances.

France and England experienced driest July on record exacerbating water shortage

Climate change has resulted in erratic weather patterns and India has not been able to escape the effects of unpredictable weather that has resulted in water shortages in parts of the country. But a group of women known as the women water warriors are working tirelessly to change that.

WION Climate Tracker- Jal Saheli: India's women water warriors bring social change

Iraq is facing wheat acute shortage due to climate change. The shortage of water for irrigation and lower than expected rainfall are being cited as the prime reasons behind the situation in Iraq

Water shortage limits wheat production in Iraq

Farmers in the Loire valley of France are on the horns of a major dilemma due to spring time drought. They will soon face a tough choice between watering the wheat now or holding out water for maze crop

Changing weather patterns cause water shortage in Loire Valley

Power outages, early onset of soaring summer temperatures and heat waves are adding to the misery of many Pakistanis as they flock to water canals to cope with the scorching heat.

Pakistan reels under power and water shortage

In Iran, farmers set up tents in a dry river bed in Isfahan to protest a drought. The Iranian Riot Police fired bullets to clear up the area. Palki Sharma tells you how a protest for water turned deadly in Iran.

Gravitas: Farmers in Iran protest drought in a dried-up river

Iran: Farmers set up tents in dry river bed protesting against water shortage

A United Nations (UN) agency report has warned that more than five billion people globally are expected to face a shortage of water by 2050.

UN: Over 5 billion may face drinking water shortage by 2050

Recent decision by Pakistan's Indus River System Authority (IRSA) to cut down water supply to Sindh province has deepened the dispute between both parties. The latest controversy emerged after IRSA, which regulates water sources of the Indus River informed the Sindh irrigation department about the reductions made in water share for the upcoming dry spell, The Express Tribune reported.

Dispute deepens between Sindh, IRSA after authorities cuts down water supply

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