Pakistan is experiencing a severe water crisis in Sindh and Balochistan, impacting agriculture and livelihoods. This comes after India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following a terror attack. Water shortages are affecting irrigation networks, leading to political blame games and farmer distress.
Pakistan faces a severe water shortage in Sindh and Balochistan, impacting agriculture and livelihoods. India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following a terror attack, exacerbating the crisis. Political blame is being cast internally over unequal water distribution, with farmers struggling as canals run dry.
Anhui Province will focus on four key water management areas during its 15th Five-Year Plan: flood control, water conservation, modern water network construction, and creating 'happy rivers and lakes'. The province aims to enhance disaster prevention, optimize water resource utilization, and promote ecological protection and green water economy development.
Google has released new guidelines for AI data centers to manage water consumption, aiming to set an industry standard amid growing public concerns about environmental impact. The company acknowledges legitimate worries about water use and calls for greater transparency.
A study by ICAR scientists reveals El Niño years have historically reduced India's key kharif crop yields, like paddy and maize, by over 10% in many districts. Researchers urge contingency planning for drought-tolerant varieties and water management.
China is developing wave-powered autonomous vessels for sustainable distant water management, potentially for patrols, monitoring, and search and rescue operations. These AI-enabled USVs offer a low-cost alternative to traditional naval assets for continuous maritime surveillance.
