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Study says north India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades

The amount of water lost from 2002 to 2021 is 37 times the full capacity of India's largest reservoir, Indira Sagar Dam according to the study.

The author predicts an 6-20 per cent increase in irrigation demands with the monsoons set to be drier by 10-15 per cent and winters warmer by 1-5 degrees Celsius. (Pic for representation)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:23 PM IST

Groundwater table rose by 3m in Nilothi, Najafgarh: Report on Delhi lakes

The report, ‘Back from the Brink: Rejuvenating India’s Lakes, Ponds, and Tanks – A Compendium of Success Stories’, looked at 250 water bodies from 22 states.

The report said that the idea in Delhi was to fill the water bodies with treated effluents. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:36 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Punjab agri experts raise concern over water-guzzling spring maize

PAU experts said the focus should be on replacing paddy with maize, which has higher economics, during karif season

A farmer with his maize crop at Mullanpur grain market in Ludhiana.
Updated on May 13, 2024 08:42 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Greater Noida authority to revive ponds to recharge water table

Authority officials said in Greater Noida, the groundwater level dropped from 6.66 metres to 12.75 metres over the past five years-- a fall of 91.41%

A waterbody near Surajpur police lines in Greater Noida being used as wasteland. (HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 05:06 AM IST
By, Greater Noida

Army’s Rising Star Corps makes 23 ponds in forward areas

This will also aid in motivating the masses to strive for water conservation and encourage optimal utilisation of soil excavated from the water bodies to boost infrastructural projects leading towards overall prosperity of masses

At least 23 ponds in forward areas of Jammu, Samba, Kathua and Pathankot were created which will play an important role in increasing the availability of water, both on surface and sub-surface level. (ANI file)
Published on Sep 08, 2023 10:34 PM IST
By, Jammu
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