Tag: water shortages

Panama Canal restrictions tighten as El Niño hits

International August 21, 2026 at 15:31

Panama Canal's operator is to cut the number of vessels passing through the key waterway due to low rainfall caused by El Niño. The Panama...

Puerto Rico begins water rationing as drought worsens

International August 10, 2026 at 16:31

Hundreds of thousands of people are going without running water for two days at a time in Puerto Rico, as authorities in the US...

More than half of England officially in drought

International July 29, 2026 at 15:42

A drought has been declared across more than half of England after prolonged hot, dry weather placed increasing pressure on water supplies. The Environment Agency...

Around 20,000 in Iran left without water after US strikes

International June 10, 2026 at 15:31

Around 20,000 people have been left without access to drinking water in the port city of Sirik in southern Iran, following reported US strikes...

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September 14, 2026 at 14:32

Plans made to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

International September 14, 2026 at 14:06

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced plans to name...

French extreme candidates steam ahead in 2027 presidential race, poll shows

International September 14, 2026 at 14:03

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen maintained her lead...

Saudi pipeline shutdown puts oil exports to Europe and Asia at risk

International September 14, 2026 at 13:57

Saudi Arabia is relying on stored crude to maintain...

War crimes tribunal to announce verdict in trial of Kosovo ex-president Thaci

International September 14, 2026 at 13:56

A war crimes tribunal will on Wednesday announce a...