Health crisis looming as Gaza heads towards rainy season, warns WHO
Water quality in embattled Palestinian enclave already poor; flooding will exacerbate threat to health, says UN agency.
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How water becomes a weapon of war
A Palestinian spring now fills a swimming pool that belongs to Israeli settlers. AJLabs on how water became a weapon.
Published On 25 Aug 2026
Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?
As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
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Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026
Water-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.
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China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
The Chang’e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon’s shadowed craters.
Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids
Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.
Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
Death toll rises to 84 from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe
The boat overturned during heavy winds near the Zambian border.
Death toll rises to 44 after ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe lake
Ferry capsized while carrying at least 114 adult passengers and five crew members, says disaster management agency.
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Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought
Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez says she does not know how long the rationing measures will remain in place.
