Drought-hit Hoandedhoo seeks public help for water

The island council announced on Thursday that due to drought, the public tanks and most houses in the island have all run out of rain water.

21 April 2023

Fenaka supplies 20 tonnes of water to drought-hit Hoandehdhoo

Several islands across the country run out of drinking water around the same time.

24 April 2023

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

Biden's green hydrogen plan hits climate obstacle: Water shortage

The Biden administration is offering companies up to $100 billion in tax credits and regions up to $7 billion in grants to build out hydrogen hubs.

4 July 2023

India's monsoon rains hit five-year low due to El Nino

The erratic distribution of monsoon rains has led India, the world's largest rice exporter, to limit rice shipments.

2 October 2023

Libyan flood survivors weigh water shortages against landmine

Aid organizations have flown in emergency aid and some countries have sent supplies, although international officials say much more help is needed.

18 September 2023

Addu out of supply water for 2 days

The connected islands of Addu are served by a single plant.

9 December 2023

Somali people at risk of 'crisis-level' hunger

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

15 November 2023