Groundwater reserves in High Mountain Asia are depleting by 24.2 billion tonnes annually due to climate factors and human water use, according to a new AI and satellite-based study.
Women and campaigners in the UK are demanding better pain relief and informed consent for outpatient hysteroscopies, highlighting widespread severe pain and dismissal by medical staff.
In Gujarat, India, a canal-top solar panel installation near Chandrasan village generates electricity while preventing water evaporation and preserving farmland.
High levels of microplastics and plastic contamination were discovered in a Turkish waterway near an Adana recycling hub supplied with British waste, raising agricultural and food safety concerns.
Drought and extreme heat in the UK are severely impacting crops like lettuce, broccoli, peas, and carrots, leading to halved yields, significant price increases, and increased reliance on imports from Spain and Holland. Supermarkets warn of threats to Britain's food security.
Firmus Technologies, an AI data centre company, inadvertently published an internal note on its FAQ page revealing plans to use farm irrigation water for its proposed Wesley Vale facility in Tasmania. The company deleted the note after ABC inquiries, stating rainwater harvesting is the primary plan, but community concerns persist regarding water usage.
India faces economic losses from water scarcity. While micro-irrigation boosts farmer profits and yields, adoption lags, especially among smallholders. Effective strategies include field demos, peer learning, and local water ambassadors, coupled with financial incentives and ongoing support.
Un incendie dans les Pyrénées-Orientales a ravagé plus de 4900 hectares, touchant gravement l'agriculture locale. 300 agriculteurs sont potentiellement affectés, avec des pertes d'exploitations, de matériel et de maisons. La remise en route de l'irrigation est une urgence.
In Ein Arik, Palestinian families face escalating settler violence targeting their livelihoods, with young olive trees uprooted and irrigation pipes cut. This surge is linked to Israeli political dynamics ahead of elections, as radical settler elements establish outposts like Maoz Tzur to seize territory and disrupt Palestinian communities.
Himachal Pradesh's ₹5,000 crore apple economy is projected to shrink by 40% in 2026 due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and erratic weather, impacting 2.5 lakh farming families. Production is estimated to fall from 6.99 lakh MT to 4.36 lakh MT.
Himachal Pradesh's ₹5,000 crore apple economy is projected to shrink by 40% in 2026 due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and fluctuating temperatures. Production is expected to fall from 6.99 lakh metric tonnes in 2025 to 4.36 lakh metric tonnes, impacting 2.5 lakh families.
A BJP Yuva Morcha functionary, Vinod Kumar Kashyap, was killed in Dehradun after a dispute over irrigation water escalated into an attack on his family. The violence led to highway blockades, arson, demolition, and internet suspensions as communal tension spread.
A 44-year-old BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village during a dispute over irrigation. Three family members were critically injured. Authorities demolished alleged illegal structures belonging to the accused, and security forces were deployed.
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.
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.
A car veered off a rural road and plunged into a 2-meter-deep irrigation ditch in Gimpo, South Korea, injuring two of its three occupants. Firefighters rescued the passengers, and the injured were taken to the hospital.
Sichuan's spring irrigation is in full swing, with over 18.9 million mu of rice planted by May 20th. Large irrigation districts like Wuyin, Shengzhong, and Yuxihe are employing scientific scheduling and digital technologies to ensure water supply, aiming for full rice planting by the end of June.
