Articles for Water Management

Roto Rudra wins 400 orders for Solar Pumping Solutions across Australia, South Africa, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Roto Rudra wins 400 orders for Solar Pumping Solutions across Australia, South Africa, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra

Live Mint  

VMPL Mumbai, December 7: Roto Energy Systems Ltd., a subsidiary of Roto Pumps Ltd., has secured over 400 orders for its newly launched Solar Submersible Pumping Systems under the brand name "Roto Rudra", reinforcing its position as a key player in sustainable water management globally. Commenting on the orders, Harish Chandra Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Roto Pumps Ltd. …

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Tamil Nadu State admin failed Dam management test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu State admin failed Dam management test

New Indian Express  

After days of keeping weather experts on their toes, cyclone Fengal made landfall on the Tamil Nadu coast over the past weekend and left several districts and Puducherry reeling by dumping close to 50 cm of rains within 24 hours in some places. While Chennai, the habitual victim of the northeast monsoon’s fury, was spared this time, people in Villupuram, …

Chennai State Dam
At U.N. climate talks, ‘sewage beer’ from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations
1 month ago

At U.N. climate talks, ‘sewage beer’ from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

LA Times  

Nick Chow, part of the Singapore Pavilion team, poses with a NEWBrew beer made with treated wastewater, during the COP29 U.N. The drink, which some attendees jokingly call “sewage beer,” is one of many examples of climate- and environment-related innovations on display during this year’s climate talks, COP29, which has been taking place in Azerbaijan. Highlighting the use of treated …

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At UN climate talks, “sewage” beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations
1 month ago

At UN climate talks, “sewage” beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — In the sprawling pavilion section of the United Nations climate talks, where countries, nonprofits and tech companies use big, flashy signs to get the attention of the thousands of people walking through, small aqua and purple beverage cans sit conspicuously on a counter at the Singapore display. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn …

Singapore Climate Water Management Beer Ong Baku Jha
At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations
1 month ago

At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The drink, which some attendees jokingly call “sewage beer,” …

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Andhra Pradesh Embraces Netherlands' Gravity Canal System for Flood Control
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh Embraces Netherlands' Gravity Canal System for Flood Control

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh is turning to the Netherlands' gravity canal system to help curb flooding in the capital city of Amaravati. The state's capital region development authority (CRDA) has announced several initiatives to upgrade the city's infrastructure, including the construction of gravity-based water canals modeled after the Dutch approach. The project, which will be funded by the World Bank, aims to …

Law Infrastructure Urban Development Water Management
Farmers Demand Water Management Projects to Tackle Water Shortage in Dharmapuri
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Demand Water Management Projects to Tackle Water Shortage in Dharmapuri

New Indian Express  

Farmers in Dharmapuri express their frustration over the lack of water management schemes and the impact it has on their livelihood. They claim that the state and union governments have failed to implement any water management projects in the district, leading to a severe water shortage that has forced them to migrate to other districts or states in search of …

Government Law Agriculture Water Management Dharmapuri
GMDA to seek approval for 39 infra projects worth ₹2,254 crore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

GMDA to seek approval for 39 infra projects worth ₹2,254 crore

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority will seek approval for infrastructure projects worth ₹253 crore at a high-powered purchase committee meeting chaired by chief minister Nayab Saini on November 5, officials said. Key projects focus on enhancing water management, roads, drains, and transport facilities across the city, a senior GMDA official added. Key projects focus on enhancing water management, roads, drains, …

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Green Roof Solution for Urban Flooding: A Study on the Impact of Roof Cover on Flood Reduction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Green Roof Solution for Urban Flooding: A Study on the Impact of Roof Cover on Flood Reduction

Hindustan Times  

Green roofs can help reduce floods in dense urban areas by keeping the building cooler in summer and absorbing rainwater. The study found that green roofs can reduce the flood volume by 10 to 60 per cent depending on the percentage of green roof application. However, the reduction is not linearly proportional to the application rate because flood volume also …

Environment Law Urban Planning Water Management Mumbai
Heavy Rains in Bengaluru: Second Flood in Two Weeks, Residents Evacuated
2 months ago

Heavy Rains in Bengaluru: Second Flood in Two Weeks, Residents Evacuated

The Hindu  

Heavy rains in Bengaluru lead to flooding and inundation in multiple areas. The flood in Kendriya Vihar apartments at Yelahanka has occurred twice in two weeks, with residents being evacuated to safety. Overflowing water from the Doddabommasandra lake has flooded areas and layouts around the lake, including Vidyaranyapura. The city's revenue minister has visited affected areas and is working to …

Environment Law Flooding Water Management Bengaluru
Volunteers Recommend Measures to Mitigate Waterlogging and Ensure Assistance in Flooded Areas
2 months ago

Volunteers Recommend Measures to Mitigate Waterlogging and Ensure Assistance in Flooded Areas

The Hindu  

Thousands of volunteers recommend measures to improve disaster preparedness in Chennai. The volunteers, who were on the ground during the recent northeast monsoon rain, have come up with a set of recommendations to the government. These recommendations include immediate completion of the pending storm-water drain project, creation of intentional flood zones, and improvements to storm-water drainage systems.

Environment Law Water Management Disaster Risk Management Chennai
Deluge, then drought: Greek farmers dealt double blow
3 months ago

Deluge, then drought: Greek farmers dealt double blow

Hindustan Times  

) Deluge, then drought: Greek farmers dealt double blow * Drought, heatwaves and floods impact crop yields * Farmers demand subsidies, flood defences * Government considers cotton ban By Beatrice Tridimas SOTIRIO, Greece, Sept 13 - A fter the intense heat and drought of summer, the threat of a repeat of the devastating floods that swept through Greece's central breadbasket …

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Modernizing Water and Wastewater Treatment: The Role of Automation and Digitization at BPC India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Modernizing Water and Wastewater Treatment: The Role of Automation and Digitization at BPC India

Hindustan Times  

The advent of Industry 4.0 has revolutionized the industrial landscape, significantly altering operational methodologies across various sectors. BPC India is already investigating advancements in AI and machine learning to enhance predictive analytics and operational autonomy, which could lead to more efficient water use and improved resource management. Broader Implications for Water Resource Management BPC India’s integration of Industry 4.0 technologies …

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Centre of Excellence for water management in Karnataka soon: IT minister Kharge
5 months ago

Centre of Excellence for water management in Karnataka soon: IT minister Kharge

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Minister for IT, BT, and RDPR Priyank Kharge announced in the Council that the State Government will establish a centre of excellence for water management soon to address issues related to depletion of water sources. Replying to a question by BJP MLC Bharathi Shetty on Friday, Priyank said that Karnataka was the most arid state in the country …

Karnataka Water Management Centre Of Excellence
Flooding, management both vital for Kaziranga
5 months ago

Flooding, management both vital for Kaziranga

Hindustan Times  

The edges of the country boat nearly kissed the flooded water of Sohola beel in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park as the forester-boatman kept pulling the oar. The Indian rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, and eastern swamp deer collectively comprise Kaziranga’s Big Five. With the mushrooming of facilities like schools, resorts, restaurants, newer settlements and rising vehicular traffic …

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Amit Shah suggests creation of lakes, use of ISRO data for flood control
6 months ago

Amit Shah suggests creation of lakes, use of ISRO data for flood control

Hindustan Times  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said at least 50 large ponds should be created in the northeast to divert water of the Brahmaputra to help tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation and tourism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review flood preparedness in the country Chairing a review meeting on preparedness for flood management …

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A look at the Supreme Court’s judgments on water disputes in the country
6 months, 1 week ago

A look at the Supreme Court’s judgments on water disputes in the country

Hindustan Times  

In the words of the United Nations Development Programme, water is ‘the stuff of life and a basic human right’. In Networking of Rivers, the Court ruled that Section 11 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 uses the expression "use, distribution and control of water in any river" and they are the keywords in determination of the scope …

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All 8 BBMP zones to get disaster management teams
7 months, 1 week ago

All 8 BBMP zones to get disaster management teams

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a bid to avert any rain-related damage, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner Tushar Girianth on Monday said that ‘Disaster Management Teams’ will be deployed at the Sub-Divisional level of all eight BBMP zones. Addressing the media after chairing a meeting on measures to be taken for disaster management in the city, Girinath said, “The rainy season has …

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No end to open dumping of garbage in Coimbatore
7 months, 4 weeks ago

No end to open dumping of garbage in Coimbatore

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Although the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has been taking numerous measures to clear the waste across the city and create awareness among people to stop open dumping, garbage piles can be found on several streets. “The open dumping of waste has become a major concern, with garbage piles cropping up across the city. The CCMC has turned a blind …

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Urban Agenda | How new tech is helping plug leaks and reshaping water management
8 months ago

Urban Agenda | How new tech is helping plug leaks and reshaping water management

Hindustan Times  

Every summer, water shortages across Indian cities are a common experience and the situation is predicted to worsen with the rise in urban population rand monsoons getting perceptibly erratic. SmartTerra, a Bengaluru-based software company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning for detecting water leaks, is currently deployed in Pune and Coimbatore following successful pilots. By studying the data of …

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Amid above-average snowpack, Newsom urges focus on state water resilience and adaptation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid above-average snowpack, Newsom urges focus on state water resilience and adaptation

LA Times  

With California snowpack and reservoirs at above-average levels following two wet winters, Gov. “The water system in California was designed for a world that no longer exists.” The governor presented a new water plan that lays out priorities for changing how the state captures, stores and moves water, including efforts to replenish groundwater, recycle wastewater and restore the natural ecosystems …

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Water, an instrument to build world peace
9 months ago

Water, an instrument to build world peace

The Hindu  

World Water Day, which falls on March 22, is a global initiative backed by the United Nations, and has been observed every year since 1993. India too faces problems This water crisis may be physical or economic based on multiple factors such as rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, unsustainable agricultural practices, climate change, erratic rainfall patterns, water overuse and inefficient water management, …

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Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21
9 months ago

Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru water management body, the BWSSB, took yet another step in the direction of conserving water amid an acute shortage, this time mandating the use of aerators by bulk consumers in a bid to curb wastage. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Tuesday made aerators compulsory in taps used by bulk users by the end of the …

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K’taka, Punjab, Haryana lead the way in used water management: Report
9 months, 1 week ago

K’taka, Punjab, Haryana lead the way in used water management: Report

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A Council on Energy, Environment and Water study shows that Karnataka, Punjab, and Haryana lead in used water management. Further, Bengaluru and Surat in Gujarat top the list.The study titled ‘Enabling Circular Economy in Used Water Management in India - A Municipal Index for Assessing Urban Local Bodies’ Performance’ released on March 12 was made based on 2021 data. …

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