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25 Jul 2021 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Historic Argentina Drought Threatens Crop Exports, Electricity Supply

Cargo ships have been unable to transport goods due to the shallowness of the basin, which has also sparked concerns amongst local communities who rely on the Parana River for drinking water and energy supply.

The drought is expected to cost local grains farmers and exporters $315 Million USD across a six-month period, according to the Rosario grains exchange.

23 Jul 2021 Tehran, Iran

Iran Water Crisis: Deaths Amid Violent Protests

Iran's worst drought in five decades has devastated agriculture and livestock farming and led to power blackouts across the country. Authorities claim the situation is the result of reduced rainfall and increased electricity consumption. Protesters blame government mismanagement of resources and the resulting economic impact, with inflation rising to more than 50 Percent.

22 Jul 2021 THERAN

Iran Internet Service Disruption Follows Water Riots

Public's ability to express political discontent curtailed. Regional shutdowns apparently to control protests

22 Jul 2021 ELEGU

Multimillion USD WASH Facility For Elegu And Bibia, Kenya

End of water crises and improved sanitation anticipated upon completion next year. $55 Million USD from KfW funds Amuru District programme.

21 Jul 2021 Washington DC, United States

US Drought Brings Wildfires, Water Shortages, Crop Failure

As the west of the US swelters and burns under sustained drought conditions, there are wider implications for national security and global food prices. Water levels in the Colorado River system are dangerously low and states are bickering over access to irrigation waters.

14 Jul 2021 GENEVA, Switzerland

The Drama Of Water In A Time Of Global Transformation

Experts convene to examine water cooperation and management solutions in Eurasia. Arctic freshwater resources; the importance of forests; youth engagement; water and peace.

8 Jul 2021 NAIROBI

Africa Has A Champion For Sanitation And Hygiene

HE Mrs Fatima Maada Bio appointed Africa Champion by African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW)

7 Jul 2021 New York, United States

Water Front And Centre At UNICEF Annual Session

Agency Director Henrietta Fore highlights work done to supply 106 million with WASH services across 153 countries during pandemic response. Stresses importance of innovation in bid to meet SDGs and draws attention to continued gender inequalities associated with water.

4 Jul 2021 ABUJA, Nigeria

World Bank Support For Nigeria WASH Services

World Bank credit line will provide upgraded WASH services to schools and health care facilities and help eradicate open defecation across 500 communities.

3 Jul 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

Billion Dollar Investment For Lesotho Water Project

$1 Billion USD raised for Lesotho Highlands project will enable construction of dam cluster and 38km water transfer tunnel to supply South African cities. Phase 2 of 30-year, 5-phase agreement between Johannesburg and Gauteng significant to socio-economic prospects of both nations.

8 Jun 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil

Brazil: Worst Drought In Nine Decades Threatens Crop Transportation

Government to reduce number of cargo ships permitted on the Parana River basin, part of Brazil’s fourth- largest waterway for cargo transport. Restrictions could impact Brazil’s agriculture sector, particularly in the major farming states of Goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo which rely on the 2,400km waterway for crop transportation.

7 Jun 2021 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Volcano Leaves 32 Dead, Half A Million Without Water In DRC

Deadly eruption near Goma city in eastern DRC forced residents to walk long distances to access water at Lake Kivu. Bid to prevent spread of cholera.