This dying river in Karnataka is now coming back to life

A seven-year-long river rejuvenation project aims at bringing back River Kumudavathi by recharging groundwater

86-year-old Gandhian GD Agarwal fasts unto death to save the Ganga

Noted Gandhian and environmentalist GD Agarwal has fasted many times before to save the Ganga. But this time he will give up water too if the …

Peninsular river basins in India more likely to face widespread flooding than transboundary rivers: Study

Researchers looked into drivers of widespread flooding in seven Indian subcontinental river basins

Kosi River course change not natural; here’s why

River Kosi became very unstable after embankments were made on either side of it

Two more Pune rivers set to get makeovers

Questions arise if this will only be a cosmetic makeover or one that will affect the rivers’ ecological system and services

India’s rivers are heating up due to climate change, shows study

River water temperatures may rise up to 7°C in summer by 2070-2100

A giant dolphin once resided in the Peruvian Amazon. Its closest living relatives today inhabit the Indus and Ganga

At 3.5 metres long, the Pebanista yacuruna was the largest river dolphin that ever existed  

Yamuna swells

Can Ministry of Jal Shakti save Indian rivers?

The new ministry has its work cut out as old ministries’ track record in cleaning and saving river basins hasn’t been great

Record low water levels on the Mississippi River in 2022 show how climate change is altering large rivers

Warmer atmospheric temperatures have the potential to evaporate more water, causing drought and to hold more water, causing extreme rainfall

Jammu’s youth are trying to save river Tawi but they need support

Tawi, a major source of drinking water for Jammu residents, has turned into a garbage dump

Dams in central Western Ghats affect catchment of perennial rivers: study

The researchers found that large scale activities are eroding the ecosystem by studying the Kali river in Karnataka

From ‘biologically dead’ to chart-toppingly clean: how the Thames made an extraordinary recovery over 60 years

More investment is needed in new drainage infrastructure across the city to avoid damage from increasingly frequent storm surges and overflows if …

Rivers' dry run

Ten of the 15 monitored river basins registered a dip in their reservoir levels between May 2014 and 2019

Crude shock

Latha Anantha: The agricultural scientist who fought for unhindered flow of rivers

The 51-year-old river activist passed away today morning after battling cancer for three years

Catchment restoration remains the mantra

Water security requires healthy rivers. Healthy rivers need perennial or prolonged flows . They require well vegetated and protected catchments. …

Brij Gopal: A tireless advocate for India’s rivers

With his death, India has lost a great mind and a lot of us in the conservation arena, our mentor

Goa won't approach SC on Mahadayi Tribunal order

The State Water Resources Minister Vinod Palyekar reportedly said that fearing an adverse order, Goa government will not move the apex court on …

Immersion of monk’s body in Ganga attracts criticism

Virakta Maharaj, known as Shobhan Sarkaar among his devotees, often expressed wishes of having his body immersed in the Ganga

The dark side of Sabarmati river development

Recent report flags high levels of pollutants entering the river, non-compliance of SC order

Coal mining, waste discharge, encroachment: River Bhogdoi has been dying a slow death

The inter-state river is one of Assam’s most polluted

RIVERS OF DISPUTE

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 9, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

River activist on indefinite hunger strike in Bihar

Protests embankments along the Adhwara group of rivers, saying the structures will render farms infertile