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This increase is the result of the recent rains that poured on the main dams in the region. #watermanagement #waterconservation

The construction of the oil pipeline will displace thousands of families and destroy water resources in the basins of Lake Victoria and the Nile River #KataaEACOP #EACOPniTishio

Despite what some are saying right now, I do not believe that the Panama Canal will be drying up any time soon. Water levels at the Panama Canal have been rising faster than expected due to above-average rainfall. As of earlier this month, vessels with a draught of up to 14.63 meters will be allowed to transit, thanks to this positive change. However, the challenges aren’t over. Sure, water levels are improving, but they are still below the usual draught limits. To combat future water scarcity, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is initiating the construction of a new reservoir, as discussed in more detail in this article below. Located on the Río Indio, this new reservoir will connect via an 8.4 km concrete tunnel and is expected to have a capacity of 1.5 billion cubic meters of water. It is expected to significantly bolster the canal’s resilience against future weather related events such as the recent El Nino, but only time will tell how this project unfolds. At Trent Port Services Ltd - Your Trusted Port Specialists, we understand the importance of forward-thinking solutions in an ever-evolving industry. Our expertise in advanced AI-driven operational systems, terminal operating systems, and equipment asset management ensures that ports can navigate these complexities seamlessly. Want to know more about how Trent can help your port operations? Get in touch with me or the Trent team today. Find out more about our solutions and port terminal enhancements here: https://lnkd.in/dbXtUPZY

Panama Canal Expects New Water Reservoir for Ship Crossings in 6 Years

For the second year in a row, California's largest surface reservoir is just about at capacity. As reservoirs fill from winter storms and spring snowpack, we are again reminded of the potential that groundwater recharge can play in refilling our state's aquifers, which collectively have 8-12x the storage capacity of all of our surface reservoirs

How do you measure rainfall in the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Program? The Rainfall Index uses NOAA CPC Daily Precipitation Data that interpolates precipitation to the grid. RMA compares the compiled data for each 2-month interval with the historical precipitation data for the same period that is normally expected in the grid. Call (402) 371-0405 or visit our website for more information. https://lnkd.in/eknrwV8h #AlliedRanchersInsurance #Rainfall #Precipitation #PRF #Rangeland

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 The Panama Canal Authority has given itself a six-year deadline to complete the construction of a giant $1.6bn new reservoir along the Indio river to help provide water security in the years ahead so that the vital waterway can maintain a minimum of 36 transits a day. At its maximum, the canal can handle 40 ship transits a day, a figure that was eroded last year as months of record drought took their toll. In tandem, canal administrators were forced to cut maximum draft limits for ships transiting the waterway’s larger neopanamax locks by close to 2 m, something that has eased in recent months as rains have returned. Panama suffered its worst drought on record last year, forcing administrators to slash transits in half. This year it has been steadily getting back to normal as the rainy season returns. The canal will increase daily transits to 35 slots after August 5. 

Latest modeling indicates that water flow rates along the Fraser River resulting from the imminent overtopping of the Chilcotin River landslide are likely to be below the levels of a typical spring freshet, which is good news for communities along the Fraser River. ⚠️ Continue to stay off the Fraser River and it's banks, as a rapid rise of water and debris can still pose a hazard. Water flow rates along the Chilcotin River itself may exceed typical freshet levels by twenty times or more in the worst case scenario. This creates a significant risk of cascading landslides within the Chilcotin River Valley due to slope destabilization caused by rapid erosion. It is therefore absolutely imperative that all members of the public continue to *stay out* of the evacuation order area. 🚨 *Stay out* of the Chilcotin River Valley between Hanceville and the Fraser River. Full update and technical presentation:

This is an example of painting a good picture out of a disaster. What this article fails to show are: a) The flooding is due to the releasing of water from the many reservoirs upstream at the same time. b) No warning was given to the people in Guilin and downstream prior to the water release, at midnight!. c) The dams should be realising water way before the water level got too high upstream but water had to be released in panic (reason being the operators wanted to maintain high water level in order to maximise the generation of hydroelectric power until it was too late). Unfortunately money comes first. d) Normally water level will rise gradually if it is only because of rainfall at the time, yet the strong current in LiJiang indicated that water was being released.

Some Texas #Reservoirs are so low, releases to #estuaries and other key #habitats have been #cut. Conditions are projected to worsen with another hot, dry summer coming. @CorpusChristi’s reservoirs plunged from 53.7 percent full in 2022 to 30.5 percent full in February, but they are not alone. The @Rio Grande has not been flowing consistently, and @Colorado River water releases have been minimal as that river faces #shortages farther upstream. It’s not just bad news, it’s a warning to plan for the alternatives that can be used by #public utilities, #industries and others so that the natural systems get what they need. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Water Development Board Texas City Management Association Texas Association of Counties   https://lnkd.in/etvX6faV