“The Vaal Dam doesn’t ‘overflow’ in the way some other dams ... “In South Africa, building near rivers like the Vaal is governed by national and local laws that aim to mitigate flood ...

Or is there a smarter way to keep it? The Water and Sanitation Department says its plans range from raising dam walls to building new mega-structures — but will it be enough to future-proof our ...

One of China's most ambitious projects, the building of the Shuangjiangkou Dam ... but also regulates river discharge and averts flood overflow during monsoon months. Shuangjiangkou dam also ...

Instead of sinking billions into dams, we should find smart and sustainable ways to manage our water. The fixation on building and expanding dams means innovative alternatives are often ignored.

is considering building new desalination plants and treating wastewater to diversify its future supply and reduce reliance on dams. Water levels at reservoirs that supply South Africa’s second ...