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Sri Lanka Maintains Current Water Rates Through Mid-2026.

May 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to freeze water tariffs for the first six months of 2026, as current revenues sufficiently cover operational costs for the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.

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Sri Lanka Maintains Current Water Rates Through Mid-2026

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Government Clarifies Status of Potential Water Tariff Adjustments.

Water Supply Minister Susil Ranasinghe has confirmed that no decision has been finalized regarding a water tariff hike for 2026, noting that any potential adjustments will be assessed during the scheduled June review.

May 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM

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Batticaloa Eatery Slapped with Massive Rs. 500,000 Fine for Overcharging on Water.

May 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM

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Environment

The Looming Water Crisis: Why the American West Faces a Harsh Summer.

Record-breaking heat and early snowmelt are pushing the Colorado River basin toward a critical water emergency, affecting millions of people, hydropower generation, and agricultural stability.

April 30, 2026 at 11:08 AM

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MSF Report Reveals Systematic Weaponization of Water Infrastructure in Gaza

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April 28, 2026 at 10:48 AM

MSF Report Reveals Systematic Weaponization of Water Infrastructure in Gaza.

A new report by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) accuses Israeli authorities of systematically destroying water infrastructure in Gaza, describing the deprivation of water as a form of collective punishment and a critical component of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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International News

Weaponizing Water: How Global Conflicts Exacerbate the Escalating Scarcity Crisis.

April 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM

As global conflicts escalate, critical water infrastructure is increasingly becoming a strategic target, threatening millions with 'water bankruptcy'. This analysis explores the dangerous trend of weaponizing essential water services during wartime.

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Weaponizing Water: How Global Conflicts Exacerbate the Escalating Scarcity Crisis

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Sri Lanka’s Growing Water Crisis: Urgent Call for National Resilience and Climate Adaptation.

April 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM

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Middle East

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Severe Water Crisis in Al-Mawasi Camp Leaves Thousands of Displaced Palestinians at Risk.

April 7, 2026 at 11:32 AM

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Economy

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Severe Financing Shortfalls Impede African Water Sector Growth.

April 5, 2026 at 5:09 AM

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Severe Water Crisis Grips Rukmalgama Housing Scheme as Residents Demand Long-term Relief

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April 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM

Severe Water Crisis Grips Rukmalgama Housing Scheme as Residents Demand Long-term Relief.

Over 500 families in the Rukmalgama Housing Scheme are enduring a prolonged water crisis, with emergency bowser supplies proving insufficient to meet the daily demand.

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Local News

Sri Lanka Imposes Water Rationing Amidst Severe Drought Conditions.

April 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced immediate water supply restrictions in the Western Province due to critically low reservoir levels caused by a prolonged dry spell.

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Sri Lanka Imposes Water Rationing Amidst Severe Drought Conditions

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Local News

NWSDB Warns of Potential Water Supply Restrictions Amidst Dry Weather.

March 30, 2026 at 7:20 AM

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