81.   Bangladesh has repeatedly accused India for diverting water, causing severe water shortages in the north of Bangladesh.

82.   Ethiopia has accused Egypt of flouting international law alleging it is planning secretly with Israel to divert the waters of the Nile, diplomats said here Saturday.

83.   The problem erupted after India began constructing a barrage at Farakka, diverting water to the Calcutta port.

84.   The two countries have been arguing over the water from the Ganges after India began constructing a barrage at Farakka, diverting water to Calcutta.

85.   Thailand has also proposed that Laos divert water during rainy season from its northwestern townships of Pak Lai and Pak Lay to a northern Thai reservoir, dailies said.

86.   The excess water would be diverted through the canal to the western desert.