The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
There are 12 "hot spots" in eight States where river water was found to be contaminated. In the first ever report of its kind, the Central Water Commission (CWC) monitored water quality at 371 stations in river systems across the country and identified stretches that need urgent Government action. It …
India and Nepal will hold bilateral talks on shared water programmes, including the progress on the 6000-MW multi-purpose Pancheshwar hydropower project on the river Mahakali near the border. The Joint Committee of Secretaries will meet on November 24 and 25, Union Water Resources Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said here after …
Funds for four more nullahs in phased manner JAMMU: In a step aimed at ensuring that flash floods don't cause devastation in future, the Planning Commission has cleared investment of ` 35.83 crore for flood protection and training works on one major nullah in Leh district of the Ladakh region. …
Environment Ministry's panel to consider request on Nov 11 JAMMU: With the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Central Water Commission (CWC) indicating that upcoming Ratle Hydro Electric Project on River Chenab in Kishtwar district has the potential to generate more electricity than the already projected, M/s Ratle Hydro Electric Project …
As part of reforms in the water sector, the Ministry of Water Resources has proposed a Standing Tribunal to adjudicate on inter-state water disputes, Minister for Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs P.K. Bansal said here on Monday. He said the Ministry was preparing the details of the proposal, which would …
Bhubaneswar: Demanding formation of an independent expert committee to probe alleged mismanagement of water in Hirakud reservoir by the Odisha government that led to recent high flood, the State BJP on Sunday urged Governor M C Bhandare to exercise his constitutional authority in this regard. Since the devastating flood that …
Governor M C Bhandare on Friday suggested that that an independent expert panel should ascertain the exact cause of high floods in river Mahanadi this year. I do not say who is at fault. It may be an accident or a mistake. We must see it through an independent body …
Rejecting alleged water mismanagement at Hirakud dam that led to a high flood in the delta region of Mahanadi River, the Odisha government on Wednesday informed governor M C Bhandare that there was no need to set up a new committee to enquire whether the guideline for discharge of water …
Jalpaiguri, Oct. 12: The governments of India and Bhutan will jointly prepare a digital map of the rivers that originate in the neighbouring country and flow through north Bengal to track their course, primarily to check floods and erosion in the region. Chairperson of the North Bengal Flood Commission, Narayan …
Tentatively agreed upon by the panel at Delhi meeting The five-member empowered committee (EC) constituted to go into the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam is likely to submit its report to the Supreme Court in the middle of January 2012. This was tentatively agreed upon by the committee at its …
Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in eastern Uttar Pradesh leaving 28 people dead, while the water level in major rivers is rising. While 18 people were killed in incidents of wall and house collapse in Jaupur district, 10 deaths were reported from Mirzapur district which received 120 mm and 150 …
Punjab says flooding due to bundh will be grave “nuisance” The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on Punjab's application to restrain Haryana from strengthening the Ghaggar river bundh . Punjab filed this application in its main suit opposing construction of the Hansi-Butana canal. A Bench of Justice J. …
To furnish detailed project report sought by the Supreme Court this month itself A high-level conference, convened by Minister for Water Resources P.J. Joseph here on Tuesday, decided to constitute a special purpose vehicle for construction of a new dam on the Mullaperiyar. It may take the name of Periyar …
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has proposed linking the river Rushikulya with the Bansadhara through the Nandini Canal Project to overcome drinking water problem in the areas of the Ganjam district affected by drought frequently. Official sources said the State Government is in touch with the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) …
Chandigarh: The tussle between Punjab and Haryana over the Hansi-Butana canal is set to take another turn after PCC chief Capt Amarinder Singh accused the Central Water Commission (CWC) of changing its stance to Haryana’s advantage. The CWC today claimed that encroachments in the Ghaggar riverbed falling in Punjab’s territory …
Mohali: A day after the farmers suspended their agitation against land acquisition for the Mansa power plant, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Capt Amarinder Singh announced that his party leaders and workers would march to the village on September 2, demanding adequate compensation for the farmers as well as their …
The Rajasthan Government's Irrigation Department has created additional irrigation facilities in an area measuring 35,906 hectares across the State at a cost of Rs.490 crore during the current financial year. The department's budgetary outlay of Rs.715.97 crore during 2011-12 for irrigation projects includes Rs.220 crore for Narmada Canal Project, Rs.100 …
LUCKNOW: Flood situation on Thursday remained grim in Uttar Pradesh with a majority of the rivers, essentially in east and south-east Uttar Pradesh, flowing above the danger mark. According to the state government as many as 25 districts were declared flood-affected, while thousands of hectares of agricultural land was reported …
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh today rejected the preliminary report of the Central Water Commission (CWC) submitted to the Supreme Court. According to the report, the Hansi-Butana canal and toe wall posed no flood threat to the state. “The report seems to have been prepared without any …
