water scarcity
Coverage of water scarcity in the Nexus archive.
- Belagavi will not suffer from water scarcity if rains continue for four to five days: Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi
Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi stated that Belagavi will not face water scarcity if rains continue for four to five days.
- Jarkiholi tells officials to be prepared for possible water scarcity
Jarkiholi instructs officials in the Minor Irrigation and Irrigation Department to take immediate action to fill tanks in Haveri district in preparation for potential water scarcity.
- BWSSB chairperson directs officials to prepare for possible water scarcity
The BWSSB chairperson has directed officials to prepare for potential water scarcity. The directive focuses on proactive measures to address possible water shortages.
- Maharashtra unlikely to release water, says Satish Jarkiholi
Maharashtra is unlikely to release water due to its own water scarcity, as stated by Minister Satish Jarkiholi. The state has communicated its struggle with water shortages.
- Botswana: Lesabo Project to Address Water Scarcity
The proposed Lesotho-South Africa-Botswana (LESABO) water transfer project aims to enhance Botswana's water security, support industrial development, and promote regional integration, as stated by President Advocate Duma Boko.
- BUDGET 2026-27: ‘Shocking’ climate budget cut draws warning from Sherry Rehman
Senator Sherry Rehman criticized the reduction of Pakistan's climate budget from Rs3.5bn to Rs2.48bn, warning of increased environmental risks and calling for urgent monsoon preparedness. She questioned the need for a proposed Climate Authority and highlighted challenges like glacier melt and erratic rainfall.
- A jacket that harvests drinking water from the air
A jacket developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin can harvest drinking water from the air, offering a potential solution for water scarcity in arid regions. The innovation has garnered 21 points and 6 comments on Hacker News.
- How some data center operators are tackling their water use problems
SpaceX amended its IPO to highlight water scarcity as a potential constraint on data center development. Public opposition to data centers is rising, with water scarcity cited as the top concern. Companies are addressing water use, primarily for cooling server racks via evaporative cooling, to counter resistance.
- Can a memecoin actually solve water scarcity? Meet WWS (World Water Supply)
World Water Supply (WWS) is a Solana-based memecoin aiming to combat water scarcity by tying donations to market cap milestones. The project emphasizes transparency, with 100% doxxed founders, locked liquidity, and public donation tracking. A $200k market cap target will fund a physical water well, and collaborations with a major charity are in development.