RIVER SUB BASINS
Heavy rainfall in northwest, northeast India brings overall deficit down to just 3 pc
Heavy rains in northwest and northeast India cut the nationwide monsoon deficit from 11% to 3%, IMD states. Central (14% to 8%) and east/northeast (13% to 2%) deficits dropped; south India saw a 13% surplus. Nationwide: 45% normal, 24% excess, 31% deficient rains, totaling 190.6 mm versus 196.9 mm normal. Early onset stalled, delaying rains in West Bengal.
In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins could face water scarcity: Study
In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins are projected to face severe scarcity of clean water due to nitrogen pollution, new research has found. Analysing more than 10,000 global river sub-basins, an international team of researchers found that nitrogen pollution dramatically increased the number of river basin systems considered scarce with regards to its water quality. The supply of clean water for all is one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.
Sheikh Hasina party's manifesto lays stress on commitment to relations with India
Ahead of January 7 national elections, Bangladesh's ruling party, the Awami League, has released an election manifesto, laying sstress on the party's commitment to ties with India.
8 dead, 23 armymen among 49 missing as flash flood wreaks havoc in Sikkim
A cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim caused a flash flood in the Teesta River basin, resulting in at least eight deaths and 49 people missing, including 23 army personnel. The flood was worsened by the release of water from the Chungthang dam. Several towns in the Teesta basin were flooded, and parts of National Highway-10 were washed away. The Sikkim government has declared the calamity a disaster, and a flood alert has been issued for North Bengal and Bangladesh. Relief camps have been set up, and the government is providing assistance to those affected.
Sikkim flash floods: IMD warns of heavy rainfall in the state and sub-Himalayan West Bengal
Sikkim is expected to receive more rainfall, exacerbating the flash flood situation in the region, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather agency has issued warnings of widespread rainfall with thunderstorms in Sikkim, as well as in regions such as Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The flash floods have caused significant damage to public infrastructure and properties, with 14 people dead and over 100 missing. The NH-10, a crucial highway, has also been severely impacted.
China damming Brahmaputra river may prove disastrous for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the most riparian nation in South Asia and heavily depends on international rivers. Millions of people who depend on it for their livelihood make up the lower riparian nation of South Asia, where the Brahmaputra is one of the most significant rivers. The powerful, braided Brahmaputra is known by various names in different locations, including Yarlung Tsangpo, Jamuna, and others. It is a transboundary river that is joined by numerous tributaries as it travels. It has recently grown into a significant cause of geopolitical conflict on the Indian subcontinent.
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Mekong River Commission Summit holds promise of sustainable development in SE Asia
This MRC’s highest-political event will see the six riparian countries discuss the latest developments, opportunities, and innovative solutions to unprecedented challenges facing the Mekong River—Southeast Asia’s largest waterway—from water-related development impacts to climate change.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's four-day visit to India to boost bilateral relations
Both Bangladesh and India share a lot of similarities in terms of culture, economics, language, political history, and religion. Despite the fact that India was instrumental in Bangladesh's independence, the relationship between New Delhi and Dhaka has never been especially warm or free of squabbles.
TN raises concern over AP's proposal for reservoirs across 'inter-state' Kosasthalaiyar river
The letter was released to the media on Saturday. The Kosasthalaiyar river basin and the river were inter-State in nature. The river basin covers a total area of 3,727 sq km of which 877 sq km lies in Andhra Pradesh and the rest in Tamil Nadu.
NSM installs petascale supercomputer at IIT Roorkee
The NSM, which was announced in 2015 aims to build and deploy 24 facilities with a cumulative compute power of more than 64 Petaflops.
Ready to facilitate talks between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu: Union Jal Shakti Minister
"We are in the process of doing that...I can't assure you how long it will take as consensus has to be built," Shekhawat said in response to a question whether the Centre would make the two states sit together regarding Mekedatu.
If emissions not cut, India could see unsurvivable heat, food and water scarcity: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
In India, projected scenarios for the 2030s indicate changes in the spatial distribution of malaria, with new foci and potential outbreaks in the Himalayan region, southern and eastern states, and an overall increase in months suitable for transmission overall, with some other areas experiencing a reduction in transmission months, the report said. Warning about the sea level rise, the report said that India is one of the most vulnerable countries globally in terms of the population that will be affected by sea-level rise.
Karnataka Congress begins Mekedatu padayatra, despite COVID restrictions
With participation from hundreds of workers, leaders and cultural groups, the principal opposition party in the state is going ahead with the march, as planned, unfazed by the government's warning of action in case of violation of COVID restrictions and rules.
Centre has filed affidavit in SC to allow 7 hydropower projects in Uttarakhand: Environment minister
The affidavit has been filed as the apex court had given direction to the government to come out with a common policy framework regarding hydro electric power projects in upper stretches of River Ganga basin while hearing a case 'Alaknanda Power Company Vs Anuj Joshi and Others', he said.
Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court to restrain Karnataka from proceeding with Mekedatu reservoir
The State of Karnataka unilaterally and contrary to the judgment of this court, sent a Feasibility Report of the Mekedatu project to Central Water Commission (CWC), the petition said adding that the CWC which is the implementing agency, is bound to honour the judgement, but instead proceeded to entertain the proposal.
Yediyurappa directs officials to prepare Mekedatu project action plan
This weekend Yediyurappa will hold a meeting with legal experts and technical experts on preparing the action plan for the project, Bommai told reporters.
Karnataka will implement Mekedatu project, asserts CM Yediyurappa
Addressing reporters, CM said, "I had requested the Chief Minister (of Tamil Nadu) for doing it (implementing the project) in a friendly manner, as it will benefit both states, but for some reasons he did not respond properly, but still we will implement the Mekedatu project, let people of the state have no doubt about it."
Siang River flooding: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu write to Rajnath Singh
In a letter to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Khandu called for an inter-ministerial team to assess the situation for further needful action and precautionary measures.
Retreat of Gangotri glacier will not impact the flow of river Ganga drastically, says government
Retreat of Gangotri glacier will not have drastic influence on the flow of Ganga as the river is not totally dependent on glaciers for its water even in the head-water region, said the government on Tuesday.
Search for the mythical Saraswati gains momentum
The Rajasthan government has constituted the Rajasthan River Basin and Water Resources Planning Authority to revive the Saraswati river.
Ganga-Bramhaputra Basin mapped in first of its kind study
Scientists from India, the UK, France and Bangladesh undertook mapping of the two rivers during 2003 to 2007 from the basins with the help of satellite images.
Panchganga fish killing: Pollution board issues notice to sugar factory
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a notice to city-based Rajaram cooperative sugar factory for allegedly discharging effluents through an underground pipeline directly into the Panchganga river.
Centre's intervention sought on move to construct dam across Pambar river
Chief Minister O Panneerselvam insisted that Pambar was a tributary of river Amaravathy, "which in turn is a tributary of the river Cauvery."
Tamil Nadu plans Rs 11,420 core project to improve Cauvery basin irrigation system
The Cauvery river basin consists of 18 sub-basins and it is essential to modernise the systems, which are very old, the minister said.
Rivers can be linked across the country in 10 years time if states agree: Uma Bharti
Water resources minister Uma Bharti said rivers across the country can be linked in 10 years time if concerned states give their consent.
Interlinking of rivers to get new push under Narendra Modi government
This component included diversion of the surplus waters of Mahanadi and Godavari to the Pennar, Krishna, Vaigai and Cauvery rivers.
Stop clearances to Uttarakhand dams, Supreme Court to centre
The SC has directed the MoEF not to clear hydropower projects in Uttarakhand saying it was concerned with the proliferation of such projects.
Rise in global temperatures may impact monsoon, farm yields: Report
An expected 2°C rise in the world's average temperatures in the next decades will make India's monsoon highly unpredictable, a report commissioned by the World Bank cautioned on Wednesday.
Sabarmati may lose 70% water in 40 years, says IIM-A study
The Sabarmati riverfront project will have to depend on Narmada river to survive because the river may not have much water left in less than 40 years, says a study by professors at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A).
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