Mr Smith claimed the problems "led to water draining out of the reservoirs, as the delay in fixing the leaks stretched out to 30 days, compared with the target of three days".

BBC: Union attacks Severn Trent over water shortages

The solution to those fires (and, indeed, to all peat-related carbon-dioxide emissions) is simple and relatively cheap: stop draining wetlands and allow water to accumulate in them again.

ECONOMIST: Peat bogs and climate change

During the debate it was claimed by Irish socialist MEP Prionsas de Rossa that development by Israeli settlers was aggravating the problem by moving to areas with good water supply, draining other regions.

BBC: Lower Jordan River

Thames Water had initially looked at draining the lake to make the repair but this was ruled out as the fish are in spawning season.

BBC: Row over Maiden Erlegh Lake sewage leak

Mr. Rana built Rana Plaza by draining water from a pond and filling it with concrete foundations, according to local residents.

WSJ: Local Officials Punished Over Building Collapse In Bangladesh

Mr. Rana constructed Rana Plaza in 2007, draining water from a pond and filling it with concrete foundations, according to local residents.

WSJ: Bangladesh Factory Lacked Building Permits, Officials Say

And officials are discussing what action to take due to concerns about the risk of flooding from a large pool of water surrounding the wider area which is not draining away.

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