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Kabul's water crisis leaves six million at risk, UN calls it 'unprecedente
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, with millions lacking access to clean water. Residents rely on petrol stations and struggle daily. UN-Habitat warns six million are at risk. Despite public pleas, the Islamic Emirate has yet to take concrete action, Tolo News reported.
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WHO warns of disease outbreak risk following Myanmar earthquake
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over the potential outbreak of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and hepatitis following the recent earthquake in Myanmar, citing damage to water and sanitation infrastructure and limited access to clean water.
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Mizuchan: Pioneering Clean Water Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], February 12: In a small rural village in southern Vietnam, access to clean water was once a distant dream. Families depended on rainwater and murky streams, exposing themselves to severe health risks. Everything changed when Mizuchan stepped in. By introducing mod
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Water becomes a scarce resource in Gaza with less than 5L/day: Report
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
As the war continued, access to clean water has become more difficult, with an individual now having to survive on "less than five litres a day", Al Jazeera reported.
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"Delhi's citizens have no access to clean water but Kejriwal's bath costs
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Poonawalla said "On one hand, Delhi citizens are not even getting clean drinking water, on the other hand, Arvind Kejriwal's royal bath cost up to Rs 4 crore.... This is the same person who said that he would say in a two bedroom set house and does not want to opt for any VI
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Opposition leaders urge Khyber government to focus on public welfare initi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
They called for a focus on public welfare and development commitments, stating that the government has failed to address the real issues faced by the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including access to clean water and healthcare facilities.
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Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Wadi Bunder depot, focus on passen
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
According top priority to passenger safety, comfort and cleanliness in trains, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inspected the Wadi depot where he took stock of depot's infrastructure, technical advancements, and future expansion. plans.Also inspecting the employees facilities in
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Building Water Resilience: New-age Solutions for Bengaluru's Water Crisis
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 5: The unprecedented water crisis gripping the city of Bengaluru demands urgent attention. With soaring temperatures, acute water shortages and district-wide drought declarations, the gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Projections indicate an increase in
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Beyond2020 Improves Access to Clean Water for 10,000 Rural Malaysians
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 10: Beyond2020, the UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, has installed water filters in 25 communities in the Sabah and Sarawak regions of Malaysia, providing clean drinking water to 10,000 people.
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River water quality declining worldwide as a result of climate change
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a study published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, river water quality tends to decline after severe weather events. Ecosystem health and human access to clean water may be put at risk when these occurrences become more frequent and severe as a result of climate change
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Addressing Water Challenges: Ingenious Solutions by the Manav Rachna Centr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Faridabad (Haryana) [India], July 6: The global water crisis has been a longstanding issue characterized by inadequate water resources, contamination, and the presence of harmful chemicals like arsenic and fluoride. Insufficient management of water resources, particularly concerning urban, i
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24 major cities in Pakistan do not have access to clean water: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Along with water channels, Pakistan is also dependent on rain for its water supply. Climate change has exacerbated the water crisis affecting the rainfall pattern and causing a huge water shortage in the country leading to prolonged droughts. This is making it even more challenging to manage
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