Articles for Water Scarcity

Why Mahayuti, Union govts keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Cong to PM
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Why Mahayuti, Union govts keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Cong to PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's rallies in Maharashtra, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to him, including what is his vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada. Why is the Mahayuti and the Union Government keen on "undermining" Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Ramesh asked. "Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - one of India's greatest …

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Modernizing Water and Wastewater Treatment: The Role of Automation and Digitization at BPC India
4 months, 1 week 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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China needs robust water network to withstand all weathers
5 months, 1 week ago

China needs robust water network to withstand all weathers

China Daily  

A man paddles a raft along a flooded street in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on June 18, 2024. First, remote sensing of water resources should form the basis of the construction of a national water network amid the increasing impacts of climate change. The restoration of the water ecosystems will improve the ecological environment, enhance land value and soil …

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China needs robust water network to withstand all weathers
5 months, 1 week ago

China needs robust water network to withstand all weathers

China Daily  

A man paddles a raft along a flooded street in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on June 18, 2024. First, remote sensing of water resources should form the basis of the construction of a national water network amid the increasing impacts of climate change. The restoration of the water ecosystems will improve the ecological environment, enhance land value and soil …

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CM Shinde reviews water scarcity, directs use of solar pumps to fill tankers
6 months, 4 weeks ago

CM Shinde reviews water scarcity, directs use of solar pumps to fill tankers

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Despite the onset of the monsoon in Mumbai, Konkan, and other parts of Maharashtra, water scarcity remains a significant issue in several areas. Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde on Monday reviewed the situation and directed the administration to purchase solar pumps from the district development fund to fill water tankers in shortage areas. HT Image Although the state has received …

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Analysing local environmental footprints of luxury consumption | Explained
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysing local environmental footprints of luxury consumption | Explained

The Hindu  

While climate change is a global concern, issues such as water scarcity and air pollution are often localised or regionalised. A recent study titled ‘Water, air pollution and carbon footprints of conspicuous/luxury consumption in India’, of which the author is one of the contributors, highlights the environmental impact of affluent individuals, particularly those who engage in consumption beyond basic needs. …

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Cane cutters of parched Marathwada caught in vicious migration circle
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cane cutters of parched Marathwada caught in vicious migration circle

Hindustan Times  

PUNE/BEED: On the very second day of his job as a construction labourer, Avin Pandurang Sangle fell off an under-construction building in Pune and died. Thousands of cane cutters like Sangle traditionally migrate from their villages in Ahmednagar and Beed districts to the sugarcane fields of western Maharashtra to earn a livelihood. Nagorao Bandu Rathod, 42, and his wife Shobhabai …

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BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells
8 months ago

BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells

The Hindu  

To combat water scarcity and restore groundwater levels, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has constructed 986 percolation/recharge wells across the city within a span of one month. BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar emphasized the critical need for rainwater harvesting to address the root cause of water scarcity in Bengaluru. “While the city receives its share of Cauvery water, …

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Under a dry spell
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Under a dry spell

The Hindu  

Covering her face with the ends of her blue saree, 65-year-old Chilaka Bhukya Bhai steps out of her home on a sweltering Monday morning, a walking stick in one hand and a large steel pot in another. A former sarpanch of the village, Bareddy Venkateswara Reddy, 57, who earned national recognition for promoting the theme of ‘Water sufficiency and clean …

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2024 Lok Sabha polls | Do water woes affect voting choices of women?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Lok Sabha polls | Do water woes affect voting choices of women?

The Hindu  

Launching Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s re-election campaign for a record third term, BJP has pitched ‘Nari Shakti’ as the driving force of India. With over 14.21 crore households receiving tapped water as of January 31, 2024, the Centre aims to complete its target of 19 crore households soon, fulfilling a major campaign promise and alleviating one of the biggest struggles …

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Water scarcity: Two elephants die of dehydration, third slips into Cauvery
9 months ago

Water scarcity: Two elephants die of dehydration, third slips into Cauvery

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: For the first time this year, two elephants have died due to health issues leading to dehydration. Due to prolonged drought, severe dry spells, water scarcity and delayed pre-monsoon showers, stress levels in forests and among wildlife are on the rise. Such animals begin thirsting for water, and due to water scarcity, the ailment and inability to walk long …

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Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months
9 months ago

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months

The Hindu  

The Mysuru Zilla Panchayat took stock of possible water scarcity in the district due to depleting water levels in reservoirs and plummeting groundwater table coupled with heat wave conditions. Gayatri said that 105 villages in the district have been flagged as likely to face drinking water scarcity over the next two months. While thrust is on ensuring drinking water, officials …

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Asia-Pacific countries should work together to protect environment
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific countries should work together to protect environment

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. United we stand, divided we fall – it's an old cliché, but when talking about access to fresh water in this Asia and Pacific region, it's worth reminding ourselves how imperative it is to work together, within countries and across borders, to share and protect this precious resource. Transboundary …

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Asia-Pacific countries should work together to protect environment
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific countries should work together to protect environment

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. United we stand, divided we fall – it's an old cliché, but when talking about access to fresh water in this Asia and Pacific region, it's worth reminding ourselves how imperative it is to work together, within countries and across borders, to share and protect this precious resource. Transboundary …

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Thirsty Bengaluru: Water scarcity amid rapid urbanisation and climate change
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Thirsty Bengaluru: Water scarcity amid rapid urbanisation and climate change

India Today  

Bengaluru, home to over 13 million people and a global IT centre, is grappling with a critical water shortage. IN NUMBERS Total water demand: According to a report, Bengaluru requires about 2,632 million litres per day, with residential use accounting for 72 per cent, industrial use 17 per cent, commercial/institutional use eight per cent, and construction two per cent. According …

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134 villages mapped for possible water scarcity in Mysuru district
10 months ago

134 villages mapped for possible water scarcity in Mysuru district

The Hindu  

The drinking water scarcity plaguing Bengaluru has brought the focus on Mysuru and the contingency plans to overcome the crisis if any by the local authorities. The Mysuru Zilla Panchayat has been conducting regular meetings with the PDOs of all villages and has mapped 134 villages where a full-blown crisis could unfold over the next two months, according to K.M. …

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One-third of world's river sub-basins could face water scarcity by 2050, study finds
11 months ago

One-third of world's river sub-basins could face water scarcity by 2050, study finds

Firstpost  

Nitrogen pollution is predicted to cause severe water scarcity in one-third of the world’s river sub-basins by 2050, a new research has found. An international team of researchers found that nitrogen pollution significantly increased the number of river basin systems that were deemed scarce in terms of their water quality after analyzing more than 10,000 river sub-basins worldwide. The international …

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Water resource inadequacy is a challenge India must take head on
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Water resource inadequacy is a challenge India must take head on

Live Mint  

The notion of a ‘triple planetary’ crisis encompassing climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss has become outdated in the face of complexities captured by the relatively new term ‘polycrisis.’ This modern challenge involves the intertwining of climate change, environmental disruptions, widening social inequalities, pandemic effects and geopolitical polarization. India can tap the climate-development nexus by conserving and using its water …

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Restoration of water supply in three districts to take two weeks: TWAD
1 year ago

Restoration of water supply in three districts to take two weeks: TWAD

New Indian Express  

The actual condition of the motors and other equipment can only be ascertained once the flood water recedes. The Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Virudhunagar district administrations should ask residents to use drinking water sparingly and instruct the local body administrations to create drinking water sources to avoid water scarcity and unrest," said an official on condition of anonymity. During TNIE's visit …

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Water scarcity makes Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project afloat this election
1 year, 1 month ago

Water scarcity makes Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project afloat this election

The Hindu  

As the districts in eastern Rajasthan reel from water scarcity for both household- and irrigation purposes, the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project to divert surplus monsoon water from the Chambal basin has gained political currency, in the poll-bound State. Congress candidate from Alwar Tikaram Jully, who was also a Cabinet Minister in the Ashok Gehlot government, said the water crisis in …

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CM Jagan Suggests Water Transfer From One Basin to Other
1 year, 2 months ago

CM Jagan Suggests Water Transfer From One Basin to Other

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Chief Minister Y.S. Short, intense rainfall periods necessitate efficient water transfer between basins.” “We must seek technically feasible, economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally friendly solutions to address these challenges,” Jagan Mohan Reddy said. He delivered the ND Gulhati memorial lecture on ‘Ensuring Water and Food Security through Climate Resilient Infrastructure’, wherein he raised various issues, challenges, the way …

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Time to rewire water equity
1 year, 4 months ago

Time to rewire water equity

Hindustan Times  

India may be a bright spot in the world economy, but access to water continues to be skewed in favour of the economically well-off. Moreover, water scarcity in India could lead to a significant reduction in food supply, leaving 50% of the Indian population vulnerable to hunger due to water and heat stress. There are programmes being implemented across India …

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Telangana Minister KTR Condemns Centre's Discrimination Against State's Irrigation Projects
1 year, 5 months ago

Telangana Minister KTR Condemns Centre's Discrimination Against State's Irrigation Projects

ABP News  

Telangana's Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President, KT Rama Rao, has accused the BJP-led Central government of discriminatory practices against the state's irrigation projects. In an open letter addressing the Environment Assessment Committee's deferral of environmental clearance for the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Rama Rao expressed deep disappointment with what he perceives as intense discrimination by the Central government against …

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Maharashtra to face water scarcity, flooding and higher temperatures, says IPCC report
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra to face water scarcity, flooding and higher temperatures, says IPCC report

The Hindu  

Over the next few years, Maharashtra is expected to face the twin challenges of both water scarcity and flooding, apart from higher temperatures, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report. The IPCC’s Synthesis Report, released earlier this week, outlines a comprehensive assessment of the current state of scientific knowledge related to climate change and predicts that temperatures …

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