water resources
Coverage of water resources in the Nexus archive.
- 5 children among 6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as torrential rain batters city
Five children were among six killed when a dilapidated building collapsed in Mumbai during heavy monsoon rains. The city faces flooding, school closures, and a red alert for continued heavy rain and strong winds, with officials warning of risks from falling trees and branches.
- El Niño, a deficient monsoon, and the heat to come
Andhra Pradesh is experiencing a monsoon deficit linked to El Niño, leading to rising temperatures. Meteorologists are analyzing the phenomenon's impacts on agriculture, water resources, and public health.
- Pritzker pauses data center tax incentives in Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) has paused the state’s data center tax incentives starting in July to address concerns over electricity costs and water resources linked to AI infrastructure development. The pause applies to agreements under the Data Center Investment Program.
- Argentina MPs approve bill allowing mining in glaciers
Argentina's MPs have approved a bill permitting mining activities in glaciers, sparking widespread protests. Scientists and activists warn that the legislation could jeopardize critical water resources.