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Israel Faces Water Shortages as Algae Bloom Shuts Desalination Plants
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Israel is facing significant water supply disruptions after an unusual algae bloom caused high turbidity in seawater, forcing five of the country's six desalination plants to shut down. Authorities are implementing conservation measures and reallocating resources to protect household supplies while addressing the impact on agriculture.
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- Five of Israel's six desalination plants shut down due to high seawater turbidity from an algae bloom.
- Water shortages and low pressure reported in cities including Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva.
- Authorities urge public to conserve water and reduce non-essential use.
- Agricultural water allocations reduced, threatening sensitive crops and farmers' livelihoods.
- Officials are increasing extraction from other sources and providing emergency aid to farms.
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