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26 Jul 2021 Zhengzhou, China

China Floods: Death Toll Rises, Hundreds Of Thousands Flee

The severe rainstorms have now moved north impacting neighbouring cities and regions, with collapsed roads and damaged dams and reservoirs cutting off power leaving thousands trapped without electricity and water supplies. In one incident, 12 drowned in a Zhengzhou train.

Locals were unprepared for the downpours as weather forecasters had issued a warning for extreme rain for the wrong place and time.

Farmers in the Henan region have lost livelihoods with at least 200,000 chickens and up to 6,000 pigs lost in the floods

25 Jul 2021 St Petersburg, Florida

Red Tide Returns To Florida’s Tampa Bay

The current crisis has led to over 600 tons of dead marine life since the end of June, with scientists now investigating the potential impact on dolphins in the area.

Cause is disposall of polluted wastewater containing high volumes of nitrogen.

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 ANKARA

Drought Caused By Climate Change Kills Thousands Of Baby Flamingos

Hatchings down by 50  Percent, most of these perished.

22 Jul 2021 WASHINGTON DC

Turkmenistan: USAID Inaugurates Water, Vulnerable Environment Programme

Focus to strengthen regional capacity to manage shared water resources and mitigate environmental risks.

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.

22 Jul 2021 MECCA

Hajj Traditions In A Pandemic Year: Innovative Distribution Of Holy Zamzam Water

New type of memento distribution at this year's hajj: robot distribution of Zamzam water

22 Jul 2021 WASHINGTON DC

Satellite Early Warning System Identifies Algal Blooms

New web-tool to help water managers in early identification of algae blooms.

22 Jul 2021 Berlin, Germany

Adaptation Is The Lesson Emerging From Europe Floods

Multiple flood warnings were issued, but failed to result in action. As Germany contemplates the human toll of the recent devastating floods, it identifies gaps in its communication systems while one of its top politicians shifts his position on climate change. Meanwhile, its neighbours in the Netherlands suffer zero human casualties as flood defences largely hold up.

21 Jul 2021 London, United Kingdom

England: Water Companies Fail To Meet Environmental Responsibilities

Environment Agency report finds only five of England's nine water and sewage companies achieved the highest 4 star rating, while none met all environment expectations. Worst performers were Southern Water and South West Water.