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 …
JAIPUR: At a time when Pink City is facing acute scarcity of drinking water, lakhs of litres were wasted on Sunday when a water tank valve failed around 7.30 am at Sector 8 of Vidhyadhar Nagar. The tank supplies water in Sectors 6, 7 and 8. Public Health Engineering Department …
After ignoring Karnataka for more than a year by refusing to release funds for upgrading rural roads, the Union Ministry for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RD≺), has finally sanctioned over Rs 1,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Addressing reporters on Thursday, RD≺ Minister Jagadish Shettar said …
In the backdrop of population explosion, deforestation and industrial mobilisation, Pakistan is experiencing an acute water stress. Rector NUST Engr. Muhammad Asghar said this while addressing the inaugural session of a dialogue on Pakistan-From Food Bowl to Dust Bowl, says a press release issued here on Wednesday. The Dialogue has …
Delay over execution of a project adds to woes Tuticorin: Residents of Kovilpatti are facing an acute drinking water scarcity. J. Devadoss, a resident of Bharathi Nagar in the town, said that drinking water was being supplied only once in 15 to 18 days. The problem was existing in the …
People of Khulna city are suffering from acute crisis of water as Khulna Water and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) can meet only one-third of the water requirement of about 15 lakh people in 31 wards of the metropolitan city. Struggle for water has become a common feature as supply lines have …
Water scarcity during past decade nearly finished the UNESCO heritage site Water woes of the celebrated bird sanctuary, Keoladeo National Park (KNP), Bharatpur, may come to an end soon if the Rajasthan Government accepts a recommendation from the State's Board for Wildlife to reserve a share of water from the …
RAJOURI: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Taj Mohi-ud-Din today reviewed the supply of drinking water besides availability of Irrigation water at Shahdara Sharief here. Addressing a meeting, the Minister directed the engineers to ensure that adequate supply of potable drinking water is made available to the residents of …
KARUR: People's essential requirements such as regular supply of potable water to all parched areas and development of basic amenities in Karur district would be given priority, Transport Minister V. Senthil Balaji told constituency voters here on Sunday. Walking the streets of Kadambankurichi and adjoining areas in Karur Assembly Constituency …
Residents of New Town Rajarhat will organise a convention on 2 July to protest against unplanned planning of Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation (Hidco) that has led to acute drinking water crisis in the area. Most of the tube-wells in vast areas surrounding the New Town, including Baguiati, Raghunathpur and …
Residents of Manara gram panchayat in Purulia have been suffering due to lack of proper drinking water and irrigation facilities for quite a long time as Dhabani water dam ~ only source of water ~ lies defunct for several years. The local panchayat built the dam in 1995 to supply …
The increasing war for space and food between man and animal has come into focus in around 20 villages under Loisingha block. While summer and water scarcity are causing untold miseries on the villagers, the fear of elephants has added to their woes. The elephants are ruling ponds in around …
To be hired for 11 years to treat and process bottled water In the competitive market of bottled water, the Delhi Jal Board wants its product sold under the brand name
JAIPUR: The water department has raised an alarm over the depleting drinking water sources in the state and proposed an increase in the water rates to contain the situation. During a workshop on the water scenario in the state, principal secretary,water resources Ram Lubhaya, said, "The state government is giving …
The water scarcity in Indore and adjoining regions of Malwa like the cantonment town on Mhow and industrial hub of Dewas has gone from bad to worse in recent years. In fact the situation has acquired alarming propositions as residents of these areas are getting barely half-an-hour of intermittent water …
The entire Jammu city is reeling under acute shortage of water that too when the temperature is rising day by day, hovering around 45 degrees Celsius mark. Lack of coordination between PHE and PDD is further aggravating the crisis. The city is faced with a shortage of 15 lakhs gallons …
There are many sources of water in the southwestern part of the country but the people of the Aila-hit areas are facing acute drinking water crises. Most of the rivers, canals, ponds and wetlands in the coastal areas particularly in Mongla and Morelganj upazilas in Bagerhat, Dacope and Koira upazilas …
This document contains summary sheet on water and low carbon development. Water is vital for economic and social progress in developing nations, and the core natural resource for sustaining an ecological balance in human ecosystems. The low carbon economy could overcome some barriers to achieving water security goals, but it …
