Global warming
Research conducted by investigators from Federal University Mato Grosso do Sul has demonstrated that climate change has significant effects on hydrological fluxes worldwide, with pronounced impacts in Brazil, including intense and recurrent droughts and floods. The study revealed that accurate streamflow prediction is crucial for advancing water resources engineering, improving
Global warming
Research conducted by the China University of Geosciences in collaboration with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has led to a significant improvement in physically based distributed Geomorphology-Based Hydrological Model (GBHM), which is crucial for water resources management in cold and arid regions. By incorporating a modified snow
Machine learning
A new study from Burapha University in Chonburi, Thailand, has demonstrated the effectiveness of machine learning algorithms in predicting soil moisture content using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data. The research, led by Jantana Panyavaraporn, presents a comparative analysis of regression tree and boosted tree algorithms for predicting soil moisture content
Machine learning
A new review of artificial intelligence (AI) research has concluded that it has the potential to model groundwater systems across various scales, predict groundwater levels and quality, and conduct risk assessments. The study, conducted by researchers from Shanghai University, evaluated the role of AI in groundwater modeling, identifying its strengths
Local government
WSUP Ghana has launched a comprehensive 5-year business plan to expand climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in urban and peri-urban communities. The plan focuses on five strategic priorities, including strengthening sanitation value chains, improving utility capacity, and driving equitable services through innovative financing. The initiative aims to leave
Climate change
Anew strategy, approved by the Stormont Executive, has been unveiled to tackle the nature and climate crisis in Northern Ireland by embracing the potential of peatlands. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir described the region's peatlands, covering around 12% of the area, as having "enormous
Climate change
The Australian Federal Register of Legislation has released updates on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, including part 7-9 decisions published between August 18 and 24. The updates cover various actions determined under the EPBC Act, including mining projects, water management, and residential developments. Some projects have been
Climate change
The latest statistics show a marked increase in cholera cases and deaths globally, with over 6,000 people killed in 2024, representing a 50% increase in deaths and a 5% rise in cases compared to the previous year. The crisis has deepened for the second consecutive year, with 60 countries
Local government
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation in South Africa has witnessed a significant shift in municipalities' behavior towards paying water boards for services received, following the withholding of their equitable share. The committee held a meeting with the National Treasury, the Department of Water and Sanitation, and the
Local government
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed early indications of improved payment patterns by certain municipalities to water boards following a National Treasury intervention. National Treasury withheld the Local Government Equitable Share of defaulting municipalities, resulting in payments totaling R278 million between July 7 and August 25, 2025.
Local government
The National Council of Provinces' (NCOP) Local Government Week programme is a crucial opportunity for national, provincial, and local government to collaborate and ensure quality service delivery to all South Africans. The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration, Mr Mxolisi Kaunda, has emphasized the
Rain
Heavy monsoon rains brought significant amounts of rainfall to Islamabad and Rawalpindi, prompting authorities to take precautions and monitor the situation closely. The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) and district administration claimed to be ready to handle any potential flooding, with staff and heavy machinery deployed in the field. The
