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21 hours, 59 minutes ago

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit against the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, arguing it has inflicted “catastrophic harm” on the mostly poor and minority communities living along the urban waterway. The lawsuit argues that federal government, which owns and controls the riverbed, has since the 1800s dumped toxic waste, heavy metals and chemicals …

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1 week, 3 days ago

CM Revanth Reddy Asks HMWS&SB To Continue Special Drive for Another 90 Days

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The HMWS&SB has wrapped up a 90-day special drive to resolve sewer issues and reduce overflows. The initiative, launched on Gandhi Jayanti by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and minister Ponnam Prabhakar, focused on clearing sewer pipelines and manholes across Hyderabad. Appreciating this, Revanth Reddy directed that the drive be continued for another 90 days. Ashok Reddy, board managing …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Temporary toilets turn Uthirai Street into an eyesore at Srirangam temple’s northern entrance

The Hindu

Poor sanitation around the temporary toilets set up near the Thayar Sannadhi entrance at Srirangam temple has caused resentment among devotees and residents. Wastewater from three toilets often overflows and stagnates along the North and East Uthirai Streets, complain residents. The stagnating wastewater emits a stench making it an unpleasant visit for devotees and residents who have to pass through …

Exasperated by frequent sewage overflow, Khajamalai residents in Tiruchi take to the streets

The Hindu

Residents of Khajamalai blocked the road near TVS Nagar bus stop on Saturday, alleging that the Tiruchi Corporation had failed to address frequent underground drainage issues in the area. Khajamalai area witnesses frequent blocks in the pumping lines of the underground drainage network, leading to bursts. When the pipes burst, a portion of the road is damaged and sewage overflows, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Iyappanthangal faces civic issues in the face of burgeoning population

The Hindu

Iyappanthangal, which was once a sleepy village located near Porur, has become a bustling residential locality as it has Ramachandra Medical College as its neighbour and the busy Mount-Poonamallee Road that passes through the village. Inadequate and poor quality of drinking water, poor road condition, stormwater drain facility, encroachment of public roads and development of open space reservation lands are …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Malaysia PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery An aerial view shows houses surrounded by floodwaters after heavy rain in Tumpat in Malaysia …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Clean-up begins in Malaysia towns hit by six months of rain in five days

Hindustan Times

By Mandy Leong and Danial Azhar Clean-up begins in Malaysia towns hit by six months of rain in five days - Residents in the Malaysian town of Tumpat were returning to submerged homes and shops as deadly floodwaters began to ease after being inundated by more than a metre of rain in a matter of days, but there were forecasts …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Anger overflows as rains flood villages in Villupuram, Puducherry

New Indian Express

VILLUPURAM/PUDUCHERRY: Incessant rain coupled with the opening of the Sathanur dam have led to the flooding of over 300 villages in Villupuram, with thousands of people stranded in their homes on Monday. Due to the flooding, Collector C Palani announced one-day holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday in Villupuram while Kallakurichi Collector MS Prasanth announced leave for schools and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Shivpuri residents fume over contaminated water supply

Hindustan Times

Residents of Luxmi street, Thapar Mohalla and Shankarpuri colonies in the Shivpuri area have been getting contaminated water supply for long. They claimed that due to the improper disposal of dyeing waste and faulty sewage systems, wastewater from such factories seeps into the underground potable water pipeline, making the water stinky and polluted. Ravi Sharma, a resident of Thapar Mohalla, …

Water Shivpuri

2 months ago

Noida authority assures Sector 11 residents help on civic issues

Hindustan Times

NOIDA: The Noida authority on Saturday set in motion a spate of directions under the “Noida Aapke Dwar” initiative after residents of Sector 11 raised concerns over civic issues related to water, sewage, and landscaping among others The “Noida Aapke Dwar” campaign by the Noida authority involves officials visiting sectors to address residents’ issues under which RWA representatives presented their …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur

The Hindu

Heavy rainfall has caused water levels in reservoirs across Coimbatore and Tiruppur to rise close to maximum capacity. The water levels in Sholayar Dam, Parambikulam Dam, Aliyar Dam, Thirumoorthy Dam, and Amaravathy Dam have all reached or exceeded their maximum allowed levels, prompting flood alerts and setting up relief camps for people living along river embankments. The heavy rainfall has …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

With long list of civic woes, residents meet Noida CEO

Hindustan Times

A group of residents of Noida, led by the District Development RWA Federation, Gautam Budh Nagar, has submitted a comprehensive list of civic issues plaguing various areas of the city to the Noida authority CEO Lokesh M, and urged him to resolve the highlighted issues in a timely manner. Other issues flagged by the residents include the need for potable …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Floods threaten new areas in Central Europe and Italy

LA Times

The Lamone River overflows its banks near Bagnacavallo in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy on Thursday. A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe threatened new areas after claiming 24 lives, raising concerns among residents and officials and prompting European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen to plan a visit to the region Thursday. Nearly 6,000 personnel, including members of …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC to take up PIL on sewer overflow, water contamination

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court, highlighting a year-long issue of sewer overflows in various areas of the capital, often leading to water contamination and the spread of waterborne diseases. The petition, filed by NGO Social Jurist, criticises the authorities for failing failure to desilt major sewer lines, inadequate cleaning of branch …

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4 months ago

Water bosses could face prison time under Labour over dumping sewage into Britain’s rivers and lakes

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sewage was pumped into Cumbria’s Lake Windermere in September 2022 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

CM consoles bereaved family members of father-daughter duo, who died in rain-related incident

The Hindu

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday consoled the family members of 26-year-old agricultural scientist, Ashwini, and her father Nunavath Mothilal, who were found dead after they were washed away in the overflowing Akeru stream at Purushothamaya Gudem in Mahabubabad district on Sunday. The Chief Minister along with Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy visited Gangaram Thanda on Tuesday morning …

4 months, 1 week ago

In Pictures | Rains wreak havoc on Telangana

The Hindu

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents, while some persons were still missing during the current spell of heavy rainfall in Telangana even as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy decided to urge the Centre to declare the floods in the state as a national calamity Due to the forecast of heavy rains in Hyderabad district, a …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Saroornagar Lake Overflows onto Nearby Roads, Colonies

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Unrelenting rain in Hyderabad caused Saroornagar Lake to overflow on Sunday, with the excess water spilling onto nearby streets and colonies. “I’ve been living here for five years, and every time it rains, the water starts flowing out of the lake,” said S. Ramesh, a local resident. He further said, “I don’t know whether the building is on lake …

Water Lake

4 months, 1 week ago

Leachate leak from Bandhwari, allege activists; MCG disagrees

Hindustan Times

Gurugram: Environmentalists in Gurugram have raised concerns about toxic leachate allegedly leaking from the Bandhwari landfill, located at the foothills of the Aravallis. According to the residents of nearby Bandhwari village, the leachate has been slowly making its way toward the village, and is now reportedly touching the boundaries and spilling onto the main road. MCG Commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Residents of Gururgam’s Ward 1 irked over unfinished civic development

Hindustan Times

Residents of Gurugram’s Ward Number One, which encompasses New Palam Vihar Phases 1 and 2, Pawala Khusrupur village, and several other areas, have repeatedly voiced frustration over the lack of development. Key areas within the ward, including New Palam Vihar Phases 1 and 2, Pawala Khusrupur village, sectors 106, 109, 112, and 113, Rattan Vihar, Swaroop Garden, Sarai Alawardi village, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Residents of South City 2 complain to MCG about sewage at Arcadia Market

Hindustan Times

For the past two to three years, Gurugram’s Arcadia Market has been struggling with a severe sewage issue, which has intensified during the monsoon season, said residents of South City 2, the locality adjacent to the market. It’s disgusting and poses a serious health risk to everyone in the area.” According to residents, the ageing sewage system has been unable …

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5 months ago

British water firms fined for sewage pollution

China Daily

A van for the water treatment company Thames Water, is driven along a residential street in Guildford, southern England, Aug 6, 2024. Three major water utility companies in the United Kingdom face 168 million pounds in fines for numerous illegal sewage releases into rivers and coastal waters. Ofwat stated that the water companies "failed to ensure that discharges of untreated …

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5 months ago

Mapped: Sewage in English rivers as water companies face £168m in combined fines

The Independent

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5 months ago

Three of England’s biggest water companies face £168m in fines over sewage spills

The Independent

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DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

CM Revanth Reddy Asks HMWS&SB To Continue Special Drive for Another 90 Days

Temporary toilets turn Uthirai Street into an eyesore at Srirangam temple’s northern entrance

Exasperated by frequent sewage overflow, Khajamalai residents in Tiruchi take to the streets

Iyappanthangal faces civic issues in the face of burgeoning population

Malaysia PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc

Clean-up begins in Malaysia towns hit by six months of rain in five days

Anger overflows as rains flood villages in Villupuram, Puducherry

Ludhiana: Shivpuri residents fume over contaminated water supply

Noida authority assures Sector 11 residents help on civic issues

Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur

With long list of civic woes, residents meet Noida CEO

Floods threaten new areas in Central Europe and Italy

Delhi HC to take up PIL on sewer overflow, water contamination

Water bosses could face prison time under Labour over dumping sewage into Britain’s rivers and lakes

CM consoles bereaved family members of father-daughter duo, who died in rain-related incident

In Pictures | Rains wreak havoc on Telangana

Saroornagar Lake Overflows onto Nearby Roads, Colonies

Leachate leak from Bandhwari, allege activists; MCG disagrees

Residents of Gururgam’s Ward 1 irked over unfinished civic development

Residents of South City 2 complain to MCG about sewage at Arcadia Market

British water firms fined for sewage pollution

Mapped: Sewage in English rivers as water companies face £168m in combined fines

Three of England’s biggest water companies face £168m in fines over sewage spills