
Recovery Begins in Kerala, Where Historic Flooding Killed Hundreds
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More than 1 million Kerala residents were displaced by the worst flooding in a century.

Toxic Water, Toxic Crops: India’s Public Health Time Bomb
Raw sewage and industrial wastewater contaminated with metals and chemicals irrigate much of the India's food.

A Decade After Barcelona’s Water Emergency, Drought Still Stalks Spain
Precipitation in 2017 was scarce, plunging Spain into its worst drought since 2008.

Water Access In Lima Complicated by Inequality and Climate Uncertainty
Lima, Peru, is at high risk for water shortages.

U.S. Water Withdrawals Continue Marked Decline
The country is using less water, but latest USGS report shows influences of California drought on national data.

Kentucky AG Investigates Rural Water System That Has Been Failing for Decades
Kentucky’s top lawyer opens inquiry into the management of the troubled Martin County Water District.

Tehran Faces Crisis As Iran’s Water Supply Runs Low
Tehran, the capital and largest city, could soon be the epicenter of Iran’s water crisis.

Price of Water 2018: Utilities Revise Household Water Rate Formulas
Small increase in prices but some significant adjustments to water bill calculations.

In Kabul, Residents Chase Receding Groundwater
The number and depth of wells is constantly increasing in Afghanistan’s capital city.

Amman Faces Water Squeeze as Refugees Rush into Jordan
Water shortages abound in Amman, home to more than 40 percent of Jordan’s people.

Karachi’s Water Supply Curtailed by Theft and Mismanagement
Theft, corruption, and disrepair hamper water access for millions in Pakistan's largest city.

Drought, Pollution, and Expansion Imperil Istanbul’s Best-Laid Water Plans
Long-term, a variety of problems threaten Istanbul's water supply, including climate change, water pollution, and industrialization.