Water, Africa’s Gold: Climate change, deforestation behind Madagascar’s water scarcity
Madagascar, though blessed with abundant water, has recently undergone a change in its hydrological cycle, due to global warming, leading to …
Globally, India recorded the highest loss in terrestrial water storage
For the past 20 years, India has experienced terrestrial water storage (TWS) loss of at least 3 cm per year. In some regions, the loss has been …
Water reserves in 71 of India’s 91 reservoirs have dipped: CWC
A delay in arrival of the monsoon, especially in western India, will worsen the water woes even further
Drying trends recorded in more than 30 Indian lakes: Study
In about 100 large lakes, climate change and human water consumption were identified as the main drivers of water losses and a decline in lake volume
UN 2023 Water Conference: African Heads of State lead from front; announce ‘presidential compacts’ on water, sanitation
Ethiopia makes commitment to revise the loan policy and directives to accommodate loan access for water, sanitation
Community-managed pond offers sustainable solutions to arid Barmer village
Rajasthan is prone to water insecurity during heat waves and heavy rainfall, where ponds and lakes dry up and groundwater gets over-exploited
Total live storage in India’s reservoirs 41% of live storage capacity
Live storage is 141 per cent of the live storage of the corresponding period last year
Usage of wastewater and sustainable agriculture can ensure water security in India
A recent international virtual conference on water suggested possible methods to ensure water security at a time of COVID-19 and climate change
Once upon a time, the Chilika was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study
Historical records and the presence of stone anchors and hero stones confirm that the Chilika was a part of the sea once
Panel recommends new central body to mitigate water woes due to lack of agency coordination
The Parliamentary Standing Committee report also found excessive dependence on groundwater
UN 2023 Water Conference: Day 2 ends with dialogue on ‘water for sustainable development’
‘Make love not war, make sustainable development not war’ echoes in General Debate session; momentum grows with potentially game-…
World Water Day 2023: Nuapada switched to surface from ground sources to solve its problems of quality and quantity
After the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019, the district witnessed a drastic change in the sector of rural water supply. River water was …
World Water Day 2023: Ladana in Rajasthan made conjunctive use of ground, surface sources to solve its scarcity problem
The village dug three wells and constructed an overhead tank that can store both groud and surface water
Community-driven management systems offer new options to these semi-arid Gujarat villages
All the structures in these villages were constructed by Shram Daan (voluntary labour)
Live storage increases marginally in India’s major reservoirs, as monsoon picks up
The eastern region has the lowest storage, followed by the northern, western and central regions as of July 7
Odisha has most contaminated sites in India: CPCB data
Of the 112 sites in India contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances, 23 were in Odisha followed by Uttar Pradesh (21) and Delhi (11)
A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
Shift needed from single-minded, linear water management to multi-dimensional integrated water management technique
World Water Day: India’s water security at great risk in era of climate change, says CSE
In the age of climate change, we need to know that the water agenda is the real make or break of our future, says CSE director-general, Sunita Narain
Two-third of the world population lives in water-scarce areas
WaterAid report warns of the threats of growing water scarcity across the globe
Need to save Goa's lifelines
Goa's water security depends on nine rivers considered to be the state's economic veins
Antarctic tipping points: The irreversible changes to come if we fail to keep warming below 2℃
Current global heating is taking the Earth system across a threshold humans have never experienced, into a climate where Antarctica’s ice …
Climate change: Delhi, Punjab and Haryana biggest hotspots of water loss in India
As many as 2.3 billion people live in countries considered to be water-stressed; the number is going to be at least 5 billion by 2050, …
Efficient water-use: Odisha’s tribal farmers show the way
Micro-irrigation has been a game-changer by aiding year-round & diverse cultivation
How the world's land and water surface have changed in 30 years
India ranks sixth in conversion of land surface to water
Can India manage its precious waters
Even as water levels in river basins across the country diminish, the gap between water demand and supply is gradually widening. India faces a …