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Heavy rainfall struck Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Monday, prompting the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) and district authorities to impose emergency measures. Vehicles were submerged in several areas, and low-lying neighborhoods faced waterlogging. According to WASA, the rainfall in Saidpur, Islamabad, recorded 40 millimeters, while Golra saw 66 millimeters. In
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Chinese researchers, in collaboration with international counterparts, have developed a hybrid downscaling model to generate high-resolution and accurate precipitation data at a daily scale. The current satellite precipitation products have limitations in spatial resolution, failing to meet the needs of high spatio-temporal accuracy data in flash flood monitoring, landslide warning
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Residents in North East Donegal, including customers in Rathmullan, Ramelton, Milford, Fanad, Carrigart, Downings, Letterkenny, and surrounding areas, are being asked to be mindful of their water usage to ensure a normal supply. Reduced rainfall for over a year has caused water levels at local sources to drop significantly, and
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The Barossa Valley faces a water supply crisis due to lower rainfall, prompting the creation of an amended water allocation plan. The new plan aims to respond to environmental conditions and ensure the long-term sustainability of water supplies. To mitigate the risks of reduced allocation, the plan will provide a
Water resource management
Vietnam's economic growth engine continues to show strength, as the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has maintained a yearly growth rate of 8.6% in the first seven months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). This growth is largely attributed to the manufacturing and processing
International cooperation
Bangladesh and China have deepened their commitment to addressing pressing water-related challenges, following a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus in Beijing earlier this year. A high-level Chinese technical delegation recently visited Bangladesh, led by Mr. Xu Zhaoming, Chief Planner of the Changjiang Water Resources
International cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi reaffirmed the country's commitment to upholding international law and protecting diplomatic missions during a phone call with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in key sectors, including trade, investment, and energy, as well as migration-related issues. President Sisi
Natural resources
Malaysia's rich natural resources, particularly its abundance of water, are crucial to supporting its growing population and economy. However, the country has experienced water crises due to prolonged droughts, affecting raw water storage in dams. To address these issues, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) recently organized
International cooperation
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes led an official visit to Cuba on July 29, 2025, to co-chair the 18th South Africa-Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) alongside First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Peñalver Portal. This meeting reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations, established in May 1994, and their shared
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Baishan City, located in Jilin Province of China, has been actively promoting ecological environmental protection measures in recent years. By strictly adhering to regulations such as the "Jilin Province Soil Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations" and the rural revitalization strategy, the city has implemented comprehensive measures to prevent
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A new bipartisan bill, the Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act, has been introduced in the US Congress to help coastal communities prepare for the growing threat of groundwater rise. The bill, co-sponsored by Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), aims to provide data-driven resources to help protect
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As coastal regions across the United States face threats from rising seas and extreme rainfall, causing groundwater levels to rise, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) have introduced a bipartisan bill to help communities better prepare for the associated risks. The Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act
