Water, sewerage systems in 11 islands in 3 years

The government has stated that water and sewerage services will be provided in all inhabited islands of the Maldives by the end of next year.

10 October 2022

Women, children trek miles in summer heat to get water

Water for Telamwadi and nearby settlements will eventually come from a dam on another river, the Bori, the officials say.

19 May 2023

Authority warns up to MVR 1 million fine for illegal dewatering

The regulation was amended in August to allow for large-scale fines to be imposed on violators.

29 September 2022

Somali people at risk of 'crisis-level' hunger

Some families from Dolow have been moved to camps for internally displaced people.

15 November 2023

World groundwater levels showing 'accelerated' decline

In around 30% of the aquifers studied, the depletion rate has accelerated since 2000.

25 January 2024