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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Taiz faces water crisis amid Houthi siege
Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, is experiencing a severe water crisis. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified their siege, limiting access to water sources and delivery trucks. Humanitarian groups report that the needs of over one million residents are barely being met.
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Climate · European UnionPo River drought leaves Lombardy with half its usual water reserves
The Po River in Lombardy is at its lowest recorded level for August, holding roughly half the water it usually does. The drought has triggered design work on a barrier to stop saltwater intrusion, with costs estimated between 25 and 100 million euros.
European Union4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 85 · Hype 30