Day zero approaches Tehran as water reserves drop below 5% Tehran faces water rationing from December as reservoir levels drop below 5%, with President Pezeshkian warning of possible evacuation if drought continues. City's 15mn residents threatened by decades of water mismanagement.

Tehran faces water rationing from December as reservoir levels drop below 5%, with President Pezeshkian warning of possible evacuation if drought continues. City's 15mn residents threatened by decades of water… Bne IntelliNews #Tehran #WaterCrisis #Drought #WaterRationing #ClimateChange

"UK WAS 10 YEARS FROM TURNING OFF THE TAPS: LABOUR VOWS TO AVERT NEW WATER CRISIS"
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"UK WAS 10 YEARS FROM TURNING OFF THE TAPS: LABOUR VOWS TO AVERT NEW WATER CRISIS"
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#Britain was less than 10 years away from having to implement #WaterRationing.

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Rain gauge readings

From a friends rain gauge in Emerald.
Winter is going to have some heavy lifting. 😬
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NamWater extends Walvis Bay water rationing amid power issues NamWater extends Walvis Bay water rationing amid power issues NBC Online Wed, 04/30/2025 - 09:44

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Power supply issues prompt prolonged water rationing Niël Terblanché Water rationing in Walvis Bay will continue until 30 June 2025, following an extension announced by the Municipality of Walvis Bay. The extension adds 31 days to the initial measures, which were due to end today.  The decision follows ongoing electricity supply problems affecting the Rooi Bank and Dorop South aquifer systems, which are key to the town’s water supply. NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata said the utility advised the municipality to maintain water rationing to avoid complete depletion of reservoir levels. Voltage drops and ageing infrastructure continue to limit water extraction from the boreholes. Daily water supply interruptions will now continue between midnight and 04:00. Ndamanomhata said this reduced four-hour window is due to ongoing technical work and stabilisation efforts. He said NamWater is in the final stages of buying and replacing the damaged powerlines. Full completion is expected by the end of June 2025. The initial rationing started on 24 March and lasted until 7 April after power outages in the Kuiseb area disrupted borehole operations. At the time, Ndamanomhata said the water supply from Dorop South and High Dune to the Mile 7 reservoir had dropped significantly. Earlier this month, NamWater extended water rationing in Walvis Bay, also citing ongoing electricity supply challenges at the Rooi Bank and Dorop South aquifer systems. On 16 April, Ndamanomhata confirmed that although the issues remained unresolved, the nightly water supply interruptions were reduced from six hours to four hours. He said this progress was due to ongoing technical efforts and stabilisation measures. At the time, NamWater also stated that it was in the advanced stages of procuring and replacing the affected powerlines, with full completion expected by the end of April 2025. This latest round of rationing follows similar measures in 2022 and 2023, when water supply to Walvis Bay, including Langstrand, was cut daily between 23:00 and 05:00 from 22 December 2022 to 18 January 2023. Residents and businesses are urged to use water wisely to ensure continued access for essential needs. The municipality and NamWater said they remain committed to restoring full water supply and will continue sharing updates.

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Sulphur upwelling prompts water rationing in Swakopmund and Arandis Niél Terblanché A sudden sulphur upwelling in the Atlantic Ocean has disrupted operations at the Orano Desalination Plant, leading to a reduced supply of potable water at Arandis. The spokesperson of the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), Lot Ndamanomhata, reported that the phenomenon, which began on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, has caused water reservoir levels to fall below 50% in Swakopmund and under 30% in Arandis.​ “In response, NamWater has advised the Arandis Town Council to implement water rationing measures from 14 to 18 April,” he said. According to Ndamanomhata, residents will experience nightly water supply interruptions between 22:00 and 04:00.  “We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your cooperation in using water sparingly during this period,” he said.​ This incident adds to a series of water challenges faced by Namibia’s coastal regions. In recent weeks, the Erongo Regional Council announced water rationing in the settlements of Uis and Otjimbingwe due to decreased borehole yields caused by ongoing drought conditions, while Walvis Bay residents are still dealing with rationing measures for the past week already due to electricity supply issues to boreholes in the Kuiseb River Delta. Ndamanomhata urged residents to conserve water and use it sparingly during this challenging period. He stressed the importance of community cooperation in managing scarce water resources to ensure equitable distribution and sustainability. He added that updates regarding the supply of water will be provided as efforts continue to restore the normal water supply. He urged residents to contact the Arandis Town Council or NamWater with additional enquiries.

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NamWater urges water rationing in Swakopmund and Arandis By: Hertha Ekandjo NamWater has announced a significant reduction in potable water supply from the Orano Desalination Plant, which serves the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Arandis. The disruption, caused...

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Flood challenges lead to water rationing for northern regions Niël Terblanché Water rationing has been introduced in northern regions as the national utility, NamWater, battles operational disruptions caused by floodwaters entering a key supply canal between Oshakati and the Callueque Dam. NamWater’s spokesperson, Lot Ndamanomhata, said the measures are essential to relieve pressure on the Oshakati Water Treatment Plant, which has seen both water quality and production capacity compromised in recent days. According to Ndamanomhata, the rationing, which came into effect on Monday and will continue until the end of May, affects areas serviced by the Oshakati facility. “Water supply to areas supplied by the Oshakati plant will have little or no water between 22h00 at night and 04h00 in the morning,” he said. Heavy rainfall has caused inflows from the oshanas in Ogongo and Oshikuku to enter the water canal between the Calueque Dam and Oshakati, which feeds the treatment plant. “These inflows are causing operational challenges at the Oshakati Water Treatment facilities, particularly affecting water quality and production volumes,” Ndamanomhata said. To address the situation, NamWater has adjusted its treatment process. “Our conventional treatment process is now using extra coagulants and more frequent desludging of sedimentation tanks,” he said. These efforts, however, have reduced the plant’s efficiency. “Production capacity has dropped to 37% of the plant’s 40,000 cubic metres per day, and quality is below mandated standards,” he added. The utility said it has no choice but to ration water during off-peak hours to prevent a complete supply interruption. “Our teams are working around the clock, continuously cleaning tanks to stabilise the system,” Ndamanomhata said. Meanwhile, communities along the Orange River have been advised to remain vigilant as water levels are expected to rise further. NamWater has begun controlled releases from the Naute Dam, which exceeded full capacity this morning, reaching 105.7%. Two sluice gates have been opened to release water at approximately 200 cubic metres per second into the Löwen River, which joins the Fish River downstream. The Neckartal Dam, also now full, has begun spilling over. According to Ndamanomhata, water released from both dams is expected to flow southwards, eventually entering the Orange River between Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr before reaching Oranjemund and the Atlantic Ocean. “All stakeholders and communities downstream are urged to remain alert and take the necessary safety precautions as water volumes continue to rise,” he said. The utility apologised for any inconvenience caused by the rationing measures and called on affected residents to cooperate while mitigation efforts continue.

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Illustration depicting water rationing in Gaza by Israel Text at the top reads: AVERAGE WATER USE Liters Per Person Per Day ISRAEL 247 blue drops of water represent 247 liters GAZA BEFORE THE WAR 83 blue drops of water represent 87 liters GAZA TODAY 2 blue drops of water and 7 gray drops of water represent 2-9 Liters SOURCE: HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

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