In a stark display of nature’s power and infrastructure vulnerability, the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota, finds itself at the center of a tense standoff against floodwaters surging from the Blue Earth River. What began as a routine response to rising water levels quickly escalated into a race against time to prevent a catastrophic failure … Read more
China is embarking on the world’s largest water diversion project, aiming to defy nature itself. With thousands of kilometers of artificial canals, aqueducts, and tunnels that cross mountains, China plans to bring freshwater to its dry industrial centers in the north. This article explores the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, its costs, motivations, environmental impact, and … Read more
Oman’s Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) announced that the Wadi Adounab Dam project in Salalah is now 77% complete. This dam, upon completion, will be the second largest in Oman, boasting a storage capacity exceeding 83 million cubic meters of water. “The ministry is continuing construction work on the dam,” said Ali … Read more
The horrific collapse of the Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) dam in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the critical need for robust dam safety measures. This disaster, which claimed several lives, compels us to learn from this tragedy and implement changes to prevent future occurrences. Key Lessons: Strengthening Dam Safety … Read more
According to an article by Daily Times, the real estate sector in Pakistan faced numerous challenges in 2023, including increasing inflation, political unrest, currency devaluation, high interest rates, and regulatory issues. However, there is a glimmer of hope for the sector as some positive developments have been observed in the last three months. Over the past … Read more