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The article discusses the efforts to save the Panama Canal from drought, led by its administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales. Topics discussed include the restriction of ship traffic when the lake dropped to critical level due to drought, opposition to the plan to construct a dam on the Río Indio to create a reservoir for replenishing the canal during droughts, and canal authorities' exploration of ways to desalinate portion of Lake Gatún and to seed clouds to increase rainfall.

A delegation from the PAF Air War College visited WAPDA House in Pakistan to learn about the country's water and hydropower situation. The completion of eight under-construction projects by WAPDA will increase the country's carryover water capacity from 30 days to 45 days, with an additional 9.7 MAF water storage. Additionally, hydropower generation by WAPDA will double to over 18,000 MW, with an increase of 9,043 MW. The delegation was briefed on the role and development plans of WAPDA, as well as the challenges of climate change and water security faced by Pakistan. The completion of these projects will help improve the water and hydropower situation in the country. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the worsening drought conditions across the U.S., with only Alaska and Kentucky avoiding significant drought, as the country experiences consistently warmer and drier weather patterns.

The Tibetan Plateau, known as the "water tower" of Asia, supplies freshwater for nearly two billion people who live downstream. According to the researchers, despite its importance, the impacts of climate change on past and future terrestrial water storage (TWS) -- which includes all the above- and below-ground water -- in the Tibetan Plateau have largely been underexplored. In addition, he said, the absence of reliable future projections of TWS limits any guidance on policymaking, despite the fact that the Tibetan Plateau has long been considered a climate change hotspot. [Extracted from the article]

While addressing as chief guest at an International Symposium on Hydropower Development in Pakistan the premier said that China has constructed 5,000 dams, but Pakistan had built only two dams in 1960. Although he is not the first prime minister to believe that Kala Bag Dam is a very good site for water storage, Imran Khan thinks the people of Sindh should believe this dam would not affect the province. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights that Sintex, a water storage solutions manufacturer, has introduced a new year film titled 'Take a Healthy Resolution with Sintex,' employing shadow art to convey a message of prioritizing health and family in the coming year.

The article reports that the water storage available in 91 major reservoirs of India for the week ending on April 27, 2017 was 42.658 BCM which is 27% of total storage capacity of these reservoirs.

The article focuses on solar power project in Chandigarh, India to enhance the water storage capacity.

The article discusses that Ayurveda recommends a certain way of storing water to reap maximum health benefits from it such as using such as storing water in earthen and copper pots.

GLO:FDQM/22apr20:balmoral-tanks-112209.jpg PHOTO (COLOR): Balmoral Tanks' 150,000sqft design and manufacturing facility in South Yorkshire, UK, where the new range of tanks will be produced. gl I Balmoral Tanks introduced a new range of glass fused to steel (GFS) liquid storage tanks, part of the company's portfolio of storage tanks for the water, wastewater, anaerobic digestion and processing markets. i The development follows a $20m+ investment in manufacturing facilities at its South Yorkshire facility. "Against this background, we have established ourselves as a global player in the design, manufacture and installation of bulk liquid storage tanks to support the anaerobic digestion green energy revolution.". [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: Under the water act 2019, water resource commission will be established in the province. Secretary irrigation Punjab, Amjad Qazi informed the committee that Punjab government will complete the construction of Danducha dam within three years.

The article the state of electric power production from water power and thermal power plants in Pakistan. Topics discussed include increase in water storage by seven percent, prevalence of corruption in Pakistan, views of Izhar Ahmad, project director of Diamer Bhasha Dam, on possible solutions for power crisis in Pakistan.

The article reports on the severe drought in Puerto Rico as of July 2015 and the measures implemented by the government and the citizens to survive the crisis. Topics include strict water rationing, public service announcements of water scheduling and suggestions on water conservation. The residents are also storing water in several containers and using recycled water in car washing, driveways and lawns.

The article focuses on the announcement of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) regarding the expected decline of water storage levels in Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis, Texas below 700,000 acre feet in 2014 or 2015.

The article reports on the rise of water level at Tarbella and Mangla dams in Pakistan but overall national storage level have declined as of August 2014. Sources from Ministry of Water & Power said dead storage level in Tarbella surged from 1,378 feet to 1,380 feet due to increasing silt. The ministry's engineers suggest building dams upstream to reduce the amount of silt. The impact of total water storage capacity reduction and comparison with other countries are also cited.

The article reports on Rockett Special Utility District's (SUD) addition of two new elevated water storage tanks and replacement of water lines in compliance with the regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

The article discusses water containment problems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant near Tokyo, Japan, where reactor buildings are being flooded with groundwater in 2013 which then becomes radioactive and threatens to spill over into the Pacific Ocean. The 2011 nuclear meltdown in Japan is mentioned, as well as the clearing of forests to make way for more storage containers for contaminated water. The plant's owner Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) is also mentioned.

The article reports on the reverse osmosis (RO) plant in Mithi town in Tharparkar, Pakistan that is considered the world's largest but with insufficient storage capacity as projected and required. A letter from Mithi Senior Civil Judge Fayvaz Rabbani to Mithi District Court Judge Mian Rabbani noted the uncleaned water storage tanks and potential contamination. Judge's recommendations include water chlorination, supply of canal water, government monitoring and creation of distribution schedule.

A letter to the editor is presented on the water storage effeort in South Bexar County, Texas.

A photograph of a new water storage tank consructed above the ground at the Poth water plant on Railroad Street in Texas is presented.

The article reports that a storm that hit the West Coast caused damages and death in Northern California and Oregon but helped replenish the water reserves and boost the ski industry in California.

The article reports that Wilson County and Floresville Independent School District (ISD) officials in Texas are not concern about the failure of the Plaza Well pump, with the ISD preparing to follow the emergency procedures in the event water problem develops.

The article reports that the U.S. Grand Old Party with the House Natural Resource Committee will reform the Endangered Species Act and review the measures to be taken for water storage in a legislative hearing as of September 2014.

A letter to the editor is presented regarding the 850,000 acre feet of water storage level in the combined Lake Travis and Buchanan, which might trigger the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to release water for commercial interest in Texas.

The article offers information regarding the process of collecting and storing rainwater. It states that rainwater is being stored through large tanks which filters the water which is piped to the garden or into households for nondrinking purposes. It mentions that collecting rainwater is an ancient idea which began in Rome and India.

The article offers news briefs on various topics in Arizona in 2012. Community Water Co. (CWC) of Green Valley announced that the construction of an underground water storage facilities that will bring Colorado River to Green Valley area is set to start in mid-August. The U.S. Supreme Court has made determinations on the proof of citizens required by Arizona with voter registration forms since 2005. The categories for the 2013 Book of Lists of the "Inside Tucson Business" is also presented.