The Gotthard Base Tunnel, an astounding feat of modern engineering, holds the title of the longest and deepest traffic tunnel in the world. Spanning an impressive 57 kilometers (approximately 35 miles), the tunnel connects Switzerland and Italy, running beneath the mighty Swiss Alps. It took 17 years to complete and was officially opened in 2016. … Read more
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