In the last half-hour

‘Political interference’, not rainfall, at the heart of SA’s water crisis – expert Eyewitness News10:53

In the last 2 hours

South Africa: Ramaphosa Admits the State Is Broken AllAfrica09:50

President-chaired national water committee formed to tackle water crisis Engineering News09:13

Mixed political reactions to water crisis committee announced during SoNA Engineering News09:13

In the last 4 hours

India’s booming economy can’t fix its cities—because no one’s in charge Mint08:53

MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection Mining Weekly (Video)08:51

Trachoma: From Neglected Disease to Near Elimination The Scientist08:25

Ramaphosa vows to crack down on water mismanagement Eyewitness News08:20

Big promises, little change? Concerns over Ramaphosa’s water and crime crackdown Eyewitness News08:10

Kuwadzana water crisis deepens as residents go for a month without supply NewsDay, Zimbabwe08:03

Ruku: State prepared early for drought crisis The Star, Kenya07:12

In the last 6 hours

Bwssb to install ‘mini water tanks’ in Bengaluru neighbourhoods; mandatory field duty for engineers to prevent… Indian Express06:47

MANDY WIENER | Ramaphosa meets the moment on water and crime, but lived experiences will be the measure Eyewitness News05:30

Federal minister sets new deadline for completion of K-IV water supply project Dawn05:13

In the last 8 hours

Tshwane faces severe water crisis as Ramaphosa steps in to address municipal failures IOL04:54

Mining Indaba: SA's water crisis catches attention of industry giants Eyewitness News04:41

Icp-ms based seasonal and spatiotemporal evaluation of potentially toxic and major elements in surface waters of Akdağ… Nature.com04:31

Ramaphosa commits to swift action to address countrywide water crises Times LIVE03:40

Earlier today

Frisco Bay Marina closes docks as CO drought reaches crisis point this winter 7News Denver03:09

Bloomington’s residents asked to extend water conservation efforts WEEK-TV02:40

Help for businesses available after water crisis WSAZ01:15

Toledo dodges major water crisis as crews repair water main break that sent water shooting into the air 13abc01:06

Western Cape drought sparks national emergency The Cattle Site01:06

Drought monitor update, lack of moisture brings concerns Dakota News Now00:57

Levy County declares state of emergency and issues countywide burn ban during drought WCJB TV20 News, Florida00:14

How often should you replace food and water in our emergency stockpile? ScienceNorway00:06

Clean water to reduce preventable deaths University of Leeds00:06

Yesterday

Forrest County celebrates Arbor Day with annual tree giveaway WDAM23:35 12-Feb-26

Check those gutters: How to keep your home safe during extreme drought WPTV, Florida23:19 12-Feb-26

Saudi hails AgriteQ as strategic platform Gulf Times21:33 12-Feb-26

Protecting the Mackenzie River: The Canada Water Agency invests over $1 million in 6 freshwater projects Government of Canada (Press Release)21:01 12-Feb-26

SONA | Ramaphosa announces establishment of committee to tackle ongoing water crisis News2420:58 12-Feb-26

UK announces £6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia GOV.UK (Press Release)20:18 12-Feb-26

Burn restrictions in place due to extreme drought conditions News 10 WALB, Georgia20:17 12-Feb-26

These areas are now under an extreme drought WPTV, Florida20:15 12-Feb-26

Solo, queer parents-to-be facing donor sperm 'drought' The North West Star20:15 12-Feb-26

Portions of Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast now under extreme drought WFLX20:14 12-Feb-26

Mass return to West Kordofan amid Uxo and water crisis, four killed in hospital strike in Blue Nile Radio Dabanga20:13 12-Feb-26

Smart Water Meters Market Projected To Reach 14.9 Billion By 2033 Water Online20:12 12-Feb-26

Water Shortage Warning issued across Northwest Florida district, voluntary water use cuts urged WCTV20:08 12-Feb-26

Government drawing up list of priority customers for extreme drought Utility Week18:51 12-Feb-26

Between island and village, a farmer navigates Rwanda’s growing water crisis Cronkite News18:24 12-Feb-26

MRT and UNICEF Inaugurate the Yemeri Grove Water System Government of Belize (Press Release)17:48 12-Feb-26

Water Shortages Drive €10B Project Race in Greece To Vima17:41 12-Feb-26

Drought intensity remains unchanged across many counties in our area News Channel 617:24 12-Feb-26

Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of… JD Supra16:52 12-Feb-26

Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Associated General Contractors of America Comments on U.S. EPA Proposed… JD Supra16:52 12-Feb-26

MRT and UNICEF Inaugurate Rehabilitated Water System in San Jose Village Government of Belize (Press Release)16:47 12-Feb-26

Western Cape farmers lose cattle to drought Engineering News16:12 12-Feb-26

Water crisis deepens in Tshwane: Residents urged to conserve as systems struggle Eyewitness News15:51 12-Feb-26

Water in the dams, but South Africa’s taps are dry: essential reads on a history of bad management The Conversation (UK)15:41 12-Feb-26

Kenya: Kindiki Leads Drought Response As Govt Expands Fertiliser Distribution AllAfrica15:39 12-Feb-26

‘Declare water crisis a national disaster’ - Sahrc tells government Times LIVE15:28 12-Feb-26

In Mexico, Sheinbaum’s Water Reforms Face an Uncertain Path Forward World Politics Review14:41 12-Feb-26

Sona takes a back seat as Ramaphosa deploys ministers to confront Joburg water emergency IOL14:37 12-Feb-26

MEC Anton Bredell meets municipalities to respond to drought conditions South African Government14:37 12-Feb-26

10,000 people to get water from new dam The Standard14:23 12-Feb-26

Ntshavheni promises action on service delivery and crime ahead of Ramaphosa’s address Eyewitness News14:11 12-Feb-26

Wrti, Kws map out wildlife sanctuaries hardest hit by drought The Standard13:53 12-Feb-26

Unemployment, water crisis and crime top parties’ Sona concerns Times LIVE13:45 12-Feb-26

Niger: Miners allegedly kill police officer, burn NSCDC patrol van The Daily Trust13:41 12-Feb-26

Out of touch: Opposition rejects Lesufi’s apology, ANC backs him amid Gauteng water crisis News2413:08 12-Feb-26

Infrastructure Minister Launches Strategic 'Living With Water' Plan for Derry 4ni.co.uk12:58 12-Feb-26

Fire at Tangerang pesticide warehouse triggers toxic spill into rivers Jakarta Post12:56 12-Feb-26

Rural America’s $23.6 billion wipeout: the drought that wouldn’t quit Fortune12:40 12-Feb-26

Ramaphosa orders ministers to skip SONA for Gauteng water crisis Eyewitness News12:27 12-Feb-26

Restoring Water to Arid Lands: Rethinking Dams and Soil in the MENA and Global South Resilience12:20 12-Feb-26

Breaking | Ramaphosa pulls ministers from Sona to tackle Joburg water crisis Times LIVE12:03 12-Feb-26

WaterCAN urges Ramaphosa to declare national disaster on water infrastructure Eyewitness News11:46 12-Feb-26

WATCH: Helen Zille slams officials for blaming Joburg water crisis on residents Eyewitness News11:46 12-Feb-26

SA Human Rights Commission calls water crisis to be declared a national disaster Eyewitness News11:36 12-Feb-26

Lesufi apologises for water shortage remarks in Gauteng The South African11:16 12-Feb-26

Pakistan: Karachi's water breakdown exposes governance failures AniNews.in10:28 12-Feb-26

Human rights commission calls for water crisis to be declared a national disaster Engineering News09:46 12-Feb-26

‘ANC wants Zille to be Joburg mayor’: Lesufi lashed for callous ‘hotel’ comment The South African09:44 12-Feb-26

Minister ensures clean water assistance for Sumatra recovery Antara News09:28 12-Feb-26

Tone deaf? Lesufi slammed for hotel bathing comment as Gauteng residents endure water crisis IOL09:22 12-Feb-26

Watch| Lesufi apologises for ‘hotel bath’ faux pas amid water crisis Times LIVE09:10 12-Feb-26

Zille attributes Joburg's water woes to organised corruption Eyewitness News09:03 12-Feb-26

Sona | South Africa’s water crisis: one of Ramaphosa’s delayed promises Times LIVE08:39 12-Feb-26

SONA 2026: Widespread, prolonged water outages expected to take centre stage Eyewitness News08:36 12-Feb-26

Novel paint could aid drought-hit regions Positive News08:06 12-Feb-26

Sixth Year of Drought in Texas and Oklahoma Leaves Ranchers Bracing for Another Harsh Summer CounterPunch07:41 12-Feb-26

Filmoption Boards ‘The Struggle for Mother Water’ Docuseries at Berlinale Market Selects Directed by Michael Zelniker:… Variety07:34 12-Feb-26

Tiny Highland community forced to rely on bottled water for eight years blames nightmare on Ssen for ‘breaking the… The Press and Journal07:08 12-Feb-26

South Florida's water shortage: what's the rain outlook? Central Florida Public Media07:04 12-Feb-26

South Africa: Gauteng to Enforce 'Soft' Water Restrictions - South African News Briefs - February 12, 2025 AllAfrica06:37 12-Feb-26

AU SUMMIT: From commitments to funded action, advancing gender equality through access to water, sanitation and hygiene … United Nations Economic Commission for Africa06:23 12-Feb-26

Small HPPs, big impact - can water ensure Tajikistan’s energy security? Trend News Agency06:03 12-Feb-26

City parched while pipelines leak The Express Tribune05:57 12-Feb-26

Ministers Penny Majodina and Velenkosini Hlabisa conduct oversight at Johannesburg water supply, 12 Feb South African Government05:56 12-Feb-26

Majodina asks Gauteng residents to exercise patience in face of water crisis Eyewitness News05:49 12-Feb-26

Boil water notice issued for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, and Tierra Verde Tampa Bay 2805:12 12-Feb-26

Lesufi rejects claims govt officials shielded from Gauteng water crisis Eyewitness News04:58 12-Feb-26

Lesufi’s bath blunder: Joburg leaders face growing backlash amid water crisis News2403:58 12-Feb-26

Clean water project in Colorado on hold due to ICE debate in D.C. CBS Denver03:26 12-Feb-26

Four regions of Mass. in significant or critical drought, officials say MassLive.com02:52 12-Feb-26

Pacific Northwest in historic snow drought MyNorthwest00:29 12-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

As the planet heats up, water worries worsen rabble.ca22:05 11-Feb-26

Majodina calls on mining houses to help fix SA’s R400bn water crisis Times LIVE21:18 11-Feb-26

Watch | Joburg water crisis: ‘Sometimes I go to a hotel to bathe’ – Lesufi Times LIVE20:38 11-Feb-26

Housing Authority OKs tender for construction of water towers Kuwait Times20:18 11-Feb-26

'Snow drought' forces winter sport paradise to bring in extreme curbs on when guests can ski MailOnline19:57 11-Feb-26

Clean water plan targets 2.27 million children across 18 counties The Standard19:56 11-Feb-26

New Water Restrictions In Place Across The Tampa Bay Area: SWFMD Patch19:45 11-Feb-26

Prescott using provincial funds to replace generator at water treatment plant My Prescott Now18:52 11-Feb-26

Water will be supplied to Gangtok houses once a day due to shortage The Times of India18:50 11-Feb-26

Root microbes could help oak trees adapt to drought University of Birmingham18:50 11-Feb-26

Jxn Water expected to remit sanitation fees to city any day, as leaders struggle to pay trash collection contract WLBT18:09 11-Feb-26

A crisis in the capital: ‘Toilet water brushing up against historic sites’ NewsRoom17:30 11-Feb-26

A capital crisis: 'Toilet water is now brushing up against historic sites' Radio New Zealand17:21 11-Feb-26

Joburg water crisis set for court; Pants row sparks parent outrage: Today’s top 7 stories News2417:16 11-Feb-26

Oak Trees’ Drought Resilience is Rooted in Microbes The Scientist17:02 11-Feb-26

Valentine’s Weekend Storm Could Be Costly, While Western Snow Drought Raises Fire Concerns Insurance Claims Journal16:51 11-Feb-26

Western Snow Drought Raises Fire and Drought Concerns Insurance Journal16:51 11-Feb-26

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