Natural Disasters

Conflicts over water

Four of the 10 drought-hit states in the country face chronic conflicts because of poor water management and diversion of water to urban areas

 
By DTE Staff
Published: Thursday 30 June 2016

Four of the 10 drought-hit states in the country face chronic conflicts because of poor water management and diversion of water to urban areas

Conflicts over WATER

<strong>Note: </strong>* All groundwater sources with water level more than 2 metres below ground level are classified as critical<br/>
<strong>Infographics:</strong> Raj Kumar Singh, Shri Krishan and Chaitanya Chandan; <br/>Analysis: Rashmi Verma<br/>
<strong>Data source: </strong>Central Water Commission, Central Groundwater Board and media reports

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