GROUNDWATER
Water stress pouring into economic stress According to a CSE analysis, India experienced extreme weather events on 235 of the 273 days during Jan 1-Sep 30, 2023. The water emergency, however, is not just about scarcity. Rivers are polluted, traditional water harvesting systems are gone, cat...
26 Jun, 2024, 10.47 PM ISTWater Crisis: Karnataka govt mulls policy to boost groundwater recharge Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology N S Boseraju announced plans for a new policy to enhance groundwater recharge in the state due to declining levels attributed to urbanization and deforestation. Emphasizing the histo...
19 Jun, 2024, 06.05 PM ISTAmid water crisis, authorities reveal shocking news: Delhi has extracted 99% groundwater Delhi faces a severe water crisis as the CGWB reports a significant decline in groundwater recharge and availability for extraction. In 2023, only 0.34 bcm of 0.38 bcm recharged groundwater was accessible, with 99.1% already extracted. Despite effor...
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Ghaziabad pulled out an alarming 123% of groundwater last year; Noida not far behind Ghaziabad and Noida face severe water crises as groundwater extraction rates soar, with Ghaziabad extracting 123% of its total last year. Efforts to replenish are falling short, causing concern in overexploited areas like Muradnagar. Experts stress ...
17 Jun, 2024, 03.56 PM ISTDelhi turning into Bengaluru? A dive into national capital's water woes Dehi water crisis: Delhi faces a worsening water crisis, with videos of residents struggling for water going viral. The blame game among politicians, including the AAP government and neighbouring states, has escalated. Despite efforts to increase wa...
13 Jun, 2024, 03.57 PM ISTTime to turn off trickle-down politics The Supreme Court ordered the BJP-ruled Haryana government to facilitate the flow of 137 cusecs of surplus water from Himachal Pradesh to AAP-ruled Delhi to address water shortage amid record-high temperatures.
09 Jun, 2024, 11.05 PM ISTIs the world running out of water supplies? These cities have acute drinking water crises. The water crisis is being caused due to outdated supply infrastructure and mismanagement. Solutions are needed that leverage technology.
06 Jun, 2024, 10.46 PM ISTGroundwater to get over 3 deg C warmer by century's end, threatening safety: study Groundwater is projected to warm by 2-3.5 degrees Celsius before the turn of this century, potentially risking water quality and safety, apart from threatening ecosystems depending on the resource, a new research has found. The "world's first global...
05 Jun, 2024, 03.10 PM ISTHere's why Noida and Ghaziabad are facing water crisis Amid soaring temperatures, residents in Noida and Ghaziabad face water shortages, relying on private tankers and rationing despite official claims of adequate supply. Rapid population growth strains resources, with significant groundwater depletion ...
28 May, 2024, 04.05 PM ISTHow drying up of nearly 150 lakes is killing the city of gardens, Bengaluru Of Bengaluru's nearly 800 lakes, 125 have dried up, and 25 more are on the verge of drying up, highlighting the severity of this year's summer. Most of the dried-up lakes are in Bengaluru Urban district and BBMP limits, with some lakebeds now servin...
06 May, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTA third of China's urban population at danger due to land sinking, finds new study The study estimated that 270 million urban residents could be affected, with nearly 70 million experiencing rapid subsidence of 10 millimetres a year or more. The findings are published in the journal 'Science'.
20 Apr, 2024, 10.21 AM ISTDelhi Jal Board tasked with 5-year water plan as quality concerns persist The Delhi Jal Board is tasked with creating a five-year plan to improve the city's drinking water supply, with specific focus on monitoring groundwater extraction from tubewells. Despite a prior directive from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the imp...
07 Apr, 2024, 10.40 AM ISTFrom polar bears to groundwater, nature is riddled with 'forever chemicals' Lawsuits and regulations targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are multiplying, with France becoming the latest jurisdiction to consider tough new curbs on these long-life substances.
04 Apr, 2024, 11.42 PM ISTWater, make it a political issue Approaching elections bring water to the forefront as a critical, politicised issue. Winter rainfall shortage, groundwater depletion, and El Nino's impact exacerbate water stress. Addressing reservoir capacities, warmer summers, and climate disrupti...
04 Apr, 2024, 10.42 PM ISTGroundwater is vanishing worldwide, but it can be rescued As the planet warms, more people will need to develop water consciousness: understanding the scarcity of this resource and, when necessary and done fairly, pricing that resource to reflect its true value.
29 Mar, 2024, 11.52 AM ISTWorld Water Day 2024: Close the tap before it's dry Decades back, agriculture was termed a 'gamble on the monsoon'. Earlier, with surface water being tapped through canal irrigation systems, parts of India were somewhat insulated from this. However, groundwater, which was supposed to be a reserve for...
21 Mar, 2024, 11.12 PM ISTDryLuru: India’s Silicon Valley either looking up at the skies or awaiting tankers for water India’s technology city is either looking up at the skies or awaiting tankers for water. Since Cauvery alone cannot fulfill Bengaluru’s water needs, experts say the city needs an approach integrating multiple sources for long-term solutions. What ha...
21 Mar, 2024, 09.03 PM ISTWater crisis is a global issue. Here’s how to address it Bengaluru’s population surged from 4.1 million in 2001 to 14.4 million in 2020. This relentless growth has led to depletion of groundwater and drying up of bore-wells. While policies around rainwater harvesting etc have been around, what is required...
20 Mar, 2024, 11.44 PM ISTBengaluru city won't get water supply today: Check affected areas and timing Bengaluru faces a severe water crisis as summer arrives, leading to a 24-hour water supply cut. Over 200 talukas in Karnataka are declared drought-hit, worsening the situation. Residents are paying double the usual cost for water tankers, with some ...
27 Feb, 2024, 11.46 AM IST2023: As India gasps for breath, NGT cracks whip to spur authorities strive for cleaner air, water A highlight of the tribunal's directions involved restoring the pristine sanctity of rivers, many of which are venerated entities like the Ganga and Yamuna. Express orders were passed for not discharging sewage into the rivers and for protecting the...
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