Israel Halts Five Desalination Plants Amid Sea Turbidity; Nepal Floods and Arizona Flash Floods Follow
Israel temporarily closed five of its six desalination facilities because of high turbidity in the sea. Nepal is recovering from deadly floods that killed hundreds, with climate change cited as a major factor. Heavy weekend rains caused flash flooding in Arizona's Grand Canyon region, worsened by recent wildfires that reduced ground absorption.
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Original headline: “The Stream, September 1, 2026: Israel Abruptly Shuts Down All But One Desalination Plant Due to Weather.” Browse more stories.