Water Crisis

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Kejriwal said around 2,300 points were facing water quality-related issues when the AAP government took over in 2015 but now this number has come down to 125. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Not interested in politics over water issue,' says Delhi CM

Talking to reporters here, the chief minister said that his government's priority is to provide clean water to the people of Delhi.

22 Nov 2019 2:11 PM

Water is one of the key themes that will be covered at BAMBOOS. Bengaluru has been facing a severe water crisis with groundwater running dry in many places and Cauvery water supply becoming erratic.

Saving water: BAF shows the way

BAF had released a list of simple measures that the government and citizens can take up to tackle the water crisis in Bengaluru.

29 Oct 2019 2:12 AM

The Storm King dam near Stanthorpe in Queensland made for a popular swimming spot, but is now running dry. (Photo: AFP)

Water crisis looms over eastern Australia

'Day Zero' looms in Australian Outback as climate change bites.

20 Sep 2019 2:20 PM

Jayakwadi dam crosses 90% mark but Marathwada stares at water deficit

Marathwada districts have received over 75 per cent of the average rainfall in this year though some talukas face water scarcity.

14 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

Most of us consider water shortage a “government problem”. (Representational Image)

4 Platforms creating awareness for climate change at grassroot level

The generation ahead needs to be apprised and taught about environmental sustainability and water conservation.

12 Aug 2019 4:13 PM

He said that two neighbouring states have to work together in such a crisis situation. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy accepts TN's request to release Krishna river water to Chennai

Chief Minister Jagan Reddy accepted the request and ordered the state government officials to take necessary actions with immediate effect.

10 Aug 2019 12:14 PM

India is among the 17 countries, which are a home to a quarter of the world's population, facing 'extremely high' water stress, close to "Day Zero" conditions when the taps run dry, according to a report that was unveiled on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

India among 17 countries facing ‘extremely high’ water stress: report

Northern India faces severe groundwater depletion, visualised on Aqueduct's maps and included in calculations of water stress for 1st time.

06 Aug 2019 2:37 PM

Fossil fuel is the resource that figures prominent when talking about depletion and scarcity, surprisingly water doesn't come high on that list. (Representational Image)

Indian water crisis: A hard look

India only possesses 4 per cent of the world’s fresh water and the crisis can be more fully realised.

30 Jul 2019 10:31 AM

Israel's technology and the manpower of Uttar Pradesh will go a long way in developing a new work-culture, a release by the state government quoted Adityanath as saying after a meeting with Israel's Ambassador to India Ron Malka. (Photo: File)

Israel can help increase availability of water in Bundelkhand: Yogi Adityanath

Adityanath said friendship of Israel and India goes back three decades and has scaled new heights in recent times.

26 Jul 2019 12:20 PM

The aim of the project to bring farmers and riverine communities together and garner their support to convert the river banks into a minimum wide stretch of forest to conserve soil and water. (Photo: ANI)

Isha Foundation launches 'Cauvery Calling' to protect river Cauvery

Revitalisation projects would be launched for river Cauvery in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

21 Jul 2019 11:26 AM

A case against Sundaramma has been filed and probe in the matter is underway. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra woman dies of injuries after scuffle over filling water

After a few minutes, brawl turned intense and both women started manhandling each other with vessels they were carrying to fetch water.

16 Jul 2019 10:47 AM

Tynsong also said that the committees will be formed at village level and the issue of groundwater will also be catered through this policy. (Photo: ANI)

Meghalaya becomes first state to have water policy to address water issues

The draft was passed on Friday following detailed discussions and deliberation with the ministers of the cabinet.

13 Jul 2019 1:43 PM

Technicians in the railway station at Jolarpettai, located over 135 miles (217 km) from Chennai, worked from early on Thursday to fill fifty wagons with 50,000 litres of water each, sourced from a south Indian river. (Photo: ANI)

Train with 25 lakh litres of water reaches parched Chennai

The train number WAG 5 HA 23907 which had left Jolarpet with 50 wagons of water at 7:30 am reached Villivakkam near Chennai on Friday.

12 Jul 2019 10:57 AM

Major urban agglomerates across the world have experienced water crisis in the recent past. Last year, Cape Town barely escaped ‘Day Zero’.

India must join global efforts to end water crisis

Water scarcity poses major challenges to the national as well as international security of an emerging economic power like India.

07 Jul 2019 7:01 AM

Agriculture remains the single largest consumer of water.

Advanced technology will help mitigate water woes

Dynamic flow modelling and tracking of rivers will also help in reservoir management and flood management.

07 Jul 2019 12:45 AM

Erosion of the topsoil, rampant concretisation and depleting the groundwater brings us to the other side of the coin — the water shortage facing the nation. (Photo: File)

Showers of misfortune

Kerala, which ironically faced floods and landslides last year, could also suffer a huge water shortage this year.

05 Jul 2019 12:05 AM

Agitators raised slogans against Bedi for her ‘unjustified and unwarranted comments against Tamil Nadu government and the people of the State.’ (Photo: PTI | File)

AIADMK stages protest against Kiran Bedi over remarks on TN govt

Leader of legislature wing of AIADMK A Anbalagan, urged Centre to recall Bedi as her remarks were ‘highly derogatory and demeaning.’

04 Jul 2019 1:25 PM

'I wanted to solve the water crisis issue in my village so I first dug a pool to collect rainwater. Gradually, more people joined me and we all started digging more polls in the area and nearby villages. The water level increased the time. The collected rainwater helps us in irrigation. People are praising us and joining us in our move,' Sharma said. (Photo: ANI)

Once listed as drought-hit, these UP villages find way to tackle water crisis

Almost nine years back, Sharma had started digging up barren lands to collect rainwater.

04 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will launch the Jal Shakti Abhiyan today in Delhi, amidst the rampant water scarcity prevailing in many parts of the country. (Photo: ANI)

Gajendra Shekhawat to launch Jal Shakti Abhiyan today

This comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made three requests to people regarding water conservation in 'Mann Ki Baat'.

01 Jul 2019 12:26 PM

The city is facing a severe crisis with all four major reservoirs supplying water going bone dry, forcing residents to look for alternatives to tide over the crisis. (Photo: Representational)

TN water crisis: Rainwater harvesting should be taken up, says Rajinikanth

The 69-year-old actor was speaking to reporters here on his arrival from Mumbai, where he was shooting for his film 'Durbar.'

30 Jun 2019 12:32 PM

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