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Water shortages in US West likelier than previously thought
Carson City | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON SEP 16, 2020 07:54 AM IST
After a relatively dry summer, the US Bureau of Reclamation released models on Tuesday suggesting looming shortages in Lake Powell and Lake Mead — the reservoirs where Colorado River water is stored — are more likely than previously projected.
14 ghost patients’ names come up during surprise check at Mohali ESI Hospital
Hindustan Times, Mohali | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2020 01:11 AM IST
During a visit, members of Mohali Industries’ Association and area councillor found that names of 18 patients were registered at the hospital, while only four of them were physically present in the wards
Based on Israel’s success story, we want to help India in its quest for water | Opinion
By Ron Malka
PUBLISHED ON NOV 24, 2019 04:11 PM IST
Israel went from being water-scarce to water-abundant. It has aided India’s efforts, and will deepen cooperation
There are lessons for India from China on dams
By Brahma Chellaney
PUBLISHED ON NOV 08, 2019 07:22 PM IST
The proliferation of upstream dams is beginning to impose costs across Asia. Institutionalised collaboration can help
Why water is India’s scarcest resource | Opinion
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Zia Haq
PUBLISHED ON OCT 05, 2019 12:09 PM IST
A poor monsoon isn’t the real culprit. Our inefficient agriculture system is.
Alpine climbing routes crumble as climate change strikes
Chamonix, France | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON AUG 31, 2019 09:38 AM IST
High up in the natural wonder of the French Alps, the climbers who spend their days among the rockfaces and glaciers have come to a grim conclusion: the mountains are falling down around them.
In Independence Day message, Punjab governor calls for eradicating drug menace, water crisis
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2019 12:21 PM IST
Gurugram’s ranking improves in redressal of complaints filed at CM window
Gurugram | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 08, 2019 12:47 AM IST
Through an internal ranking mechanism operated by the team in Chandigarh, the city got an overall score of 81.3 based on indicators that include responsiveness, quality report, overdue and on-time disposal of complaints registered at the CM Window.
Let’s be water wise for a secure future
By Shubhra Puri
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2019 08:18 AM IST
As per Niti Aayog, India is facing a water crisis, with around 50% population experiencing high to extreme water shortage. By next year, 21 Indian cities may run out of groundwater. Globally, India is ranked 120 among 122 countries in the world that are facing an acute water crisis.
Parched Marathwada faces rainfall deficit, dams still dry
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Surendra P Gangan
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2019 10:35 AM IST
Drought-prone Marathwada and Vidarbha are still reeling under rainfall deficit, leading to delay in sowing kharif crops. Hundreds of villages are being supplied water with help of 451 tankers.
Water to be transported from Jodhpur to drought-hit Pali on daily basis via train
Jodhpur | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2019 08:51 PM IST
This is the first train that will be heading to Pali on Thursday to transport water in the drought-hit area.
Worsening drought in Chennai is forcing doctors to buy water for surgery
Bloomberg | By Archana Chaudhary
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2019 12:21 PM IST
Failed rains last year and delays in this year’s annual monsoon have left nearly half of India facing drought-like conditions, according to the South Asia Drought Monitor. Tamil Nadu is trapped in a “severe dry” cycle along with other states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Government to set aside 75% NREGS work to conserve water
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterji and Zia Haq
UPDATED ON JUL 02, 2019 02:18 AM IST
The move comes even as large parts of India reel under the impact of a water shortage, and with drought looming large in some cases. The IMD said on Monday that at 33%, the month of June saw the biggest deficiency in rains since 2015. Data from the Central Water Commission on June 27 said of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 reported 80% or below normal levels.
Karnataka may ban construction of new flats in Bengaluru for 5 years
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON JUN 28, 2019 07:21 AM IST
Many buildings were being constructed in Bengaluru without paying any attention to the basic amenities required for residents, said deputy chief minister.
Edappadi K Palaniswami lays foundation for desalination plant
Chennai | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 28, 2019 12:14 AM IST
Nemmeli is located about 48 kilometres to the south of the Tamil Nadu capital and the second phase, to be implemented at a cost of ~1,689 crore; would be ready by 2021.
Maharashtra owes BMC Rs 45L for water bills of VIP homes
Mumbai | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 25, 2019 07:46 AM IST
Revenue minister Chandrakant Patil, however, told the legislative council that all dues related to the CM’s bungalow have been cleared in September 2018.
Water supply has dipped to 30 mins, allege residents in Gurugram
Gurugram | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 25, 2019 02:30 AM IST
On the other hand, GMDA officials maintained that there was no dearth of water and that supply was an issue in different neighbourhoods due to various local problems.
Water shortage could cut India’s food exports, says water resources minister
New Delhi | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2019 05:56 PM IST
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, however, added, “Judicious use of water can save India from future calamities.”
Power cuts hit water supply in Gurugram’s Sushant Lok 1
Gurugram | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2019 02:53 AM IST
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) maintains the water distribution system in Sushant Lok-1. The MCG gets canal water supply from the GMDA, which is the master water supplier for the city.
Political parties continue to spar on bringing water to Chennai from Vellore
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By M Manikandan
UPDATED ON JUN 23, 2019 09:58 PM IST
With the failure of the monsoon and groundwater depletion, Chennai is facing acute water shortage. While Chennai city needs 800 million litres of water per day, the government is currently providing 525 million litres.
Cashing in on city’s water shortage: Opinion
Hindustan Times | By Leena Dhankhar
UPDATED ON JUN 23, 2019 04:06 AM IST
A few days later, a photographer and I conducted a recce in different areas of the city to find out if what he said was really happening. We wanted to see how many such “businesses” were thriving, how the water mafia actually operated, and the areas they supplied to.
DMK turns up heat on TN government to end water crisis, ministers pray
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By M Manikandan
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2019 04:39 PM IST
The DMK’s recently elected MPs, MLAs, district secretaries, and other senior workers led the protest. DMK Principal Secretary and party’s parliamentary committee leader TR Baalu led the protest in Tambaram, Chennai.
Water shortage worsens as tourist influx peaks in Uttarakhand
Hindustan Times, Nainital/Dehradun | By Neeraj Santoshi and Suparna Roy
PUBLISHED ON JUN 18, 2019 03:26 PM IST
An official of the tourism department said it was for the first time that Nainital was witnessing such an unprecedented rush of tourists, primarily due to the ongoing heat wave in North Indian plains.
In scorching sun, UP villages without a drop to drink
Ghorawal/Dudhi/Myorpur/Govindpur (Robers | By Sudhir Kumar
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2019 07:19 AM IST
Hand pumps don’t work in this village in eastern Uttar Pradesh, in many pockets of which the water level has dipped below 300 feet.
Industrial effluents choke Jojari
Hindustan Times, Jodhpur | By Dinesh Bothra
UPDATED ON JUN 09, 2019 02:14 PM IST
Textile and steel rerolling units operating in the Jodhpur industrial area have been releasing untreated polluted water into the Jojari river for the last several years.
‘No water to release for Kuruvai crop’, says Tamil Nadu government
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By M Manikandan
PUBLISHED ON JUN 06, 2019 11:37 PM IST
Tamil Nadu All Farmers Coordination Committee chief PR Pandian blamed the Cauvery Water Management Authority, whose negligence, he alleged, has pushed the state’s farmers into this difficult situation.
Tughlakabad will get water supply in a week: Arvind Kejriwal
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2019 08:29 AM IST
With water supply lines installed in the area, residents will now get drinking water in the taps in their houses, and allay their dependence on the Delhi Jal Board’s (DJB) water tankers.
Arvind Kejriwal holds rally in Deoli, promises water pipelines soon
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 02, 2019 08:51 AM IST
In Deoli, Kejriwal promised its residents that the water shortage problem in the area will be solved within four months.
No bathing, washing in drought-hit Beed
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Shrinivas Deshpande
UPDATED ON MAY 31, 2019 07:33 AM IST
The day for many in the district’s 22 lakh population, of which 2.4 lakh resides in Beed city, starts by searching for water from borewells. Those who don’t have borewells have to plead with their neighbours for water.
Threats to Mussoorie’s ecology due to overexploitation, demographic changes
Hindustan Times, Mussoorie | By Ajay Ramola
PUBLISHED ON MAY 30, 2019 02:48 PM IST
The changes have led to problems like acute water shortage, traffic congestion, inadequate parking space and shortage of enough living space in the small hill station.