Zambia water cut off
Bomb blast destroyed the main water pipeline, cutting off water for the city of Lusaka, population 3 million.
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NATO strikes water facilities in Yugoslavia
NATO targets utilities and shuts down water supplies in Belgrade. NATO bombs bridges on Danube, disrupting navigation.
Injuries at protest in Bangladesh
Fifty people are hurt during strikes called to protest power and water shortages. Protests are led by former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia over decrease in public services and deterioration of law and order.
NATO targets dam in Kosovo
Belgrade reports that NATO planes had targeted a hydroelectric plant during the Kosovo campaign.
Clashes between rioters and police over water shortages
Sudanese rioters who are protesting against the failure of schools to reopen as well as water and electricity shortages clash with police who intervene to quell the riot. At least one student is killed and many are injured.
Bomb plot at South Africa reservoir
A home-made bomb is discovered at a water reservoir at Wallmansthal near Pretoria. It is thought to have been meant to sabotage water supplies to farmers.
Serbs cut off water to Pristina
Serbian engineers shut down water system in Pristina prior to occupation by NATO.
Yugoslavia refuses to clear river debris
Yugoslavia refuses to clear war debris on Danube (downed bridges) unless financial aid for reconstruction is provided; European countries on Danube fear flooding due to winter ice dams will result. Diplomats decry environmental blackmail.
100 bodies found in Angolan wells
One hundred bodies are found in four drinking water wells in central Angola.
Chinese farmers fight over water
Around the Chinese New Year, farmers from Hebei and Henan Provinces fight over limited water resources. Heavy weapons, including mortars and bombs, are used and nearly 100 villagers are injured. Houses and facilities are damaged and the total loss reaches one million $US.