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.
Protesters blocked water intake to Roosevelt Roads Navy Base in opposition to US military presence and Navy’s use of the Blanco River, following chronic water shortages in neighboring towns.
NATO targets utilities and shuts down water supplies in Belgrade. NATO bombs bridges on Danube, disrupting navigation.
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.
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.
Belgrade reports that NATO planes had targeted a hydroelectric plant during the Kosovo campaign.
A clash between villagers and thirsty monkeys leaves eight apes dead and ten villagers wounded. The duel starts after water tankers bring water to a drought-stricken area and monkeys desperate for water attack the villagers.
A drill simulating a terrorist attack on the Nacimiento Dam in Monterey County, California got out of hand when two radio stations reported it as a real attack.
In Queensland, Australia, police arrest a man for using a computer and radio transmitter to take control of the Maroochy Shire wastewater system and release sewage into parks, rivers, and property.
A bombing attempt occurs at an aqueduct in Colombia. The bomb does not detonate. The National Liberation Army is suspected in the attempt.