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Delhi water shortage to impact THESE areas as DJB to rationalise supply due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna river

Delhi: The national capital will face potential water shortages due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond. “Due to regular receipt of high pollutant in river Yamuna at Wazirabad pond, the Delhi Jal Board is enduring to rationalise the water supply; the water production will be curtailed 5 to 10 per cent from the Haiderpur …

Delhi Water Supply Dwarka Pti Djb Water Shortage Yamuna River

1 day, 2 hours ago

Ammonia levels in Yamuna surge, several parts of Delhi face water shortage

Hindustan Times

Several areas in the national capital are experiencing water shortages due to dangerously high levels of ammonia in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, PTI quoted the statement by the Delhi Jal Board. Delhi Jal Board's vice-president Vinay Mishra had raised concerns about the Yamuna's water quality in October as well, when ammonia content had surged to 0.9 parts …

Water Pti Yamuna Water Shortage Delhi Face

4 months, 1 week ago

Water shortage threatens food security in Malaysia

China Daily

A view of Malaysia's Petronas Towers, May 11, 2024. Experts said the falling water reserves in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia have shown the "broader impact" of climate change. Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency said that as of Aug 5, raw water reserves at the Muda Dam in Kedah, the Bukit Merah Dam in Perak and the Teluk Bahang …

Climate Change Water National Malaysia Mohamad Faiz Shortage Threatens Kedah

4 months, 1 week ago

Water shortage threatens food security in Malaysia

China Daily

By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-13 09:52 A view of Malaysia's Petronas Towers, May 11, 2024. Experts said the falling water reserves in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia have shown the "broader impact" of climate change. Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency said that as of Aug 5, raw water reserves at the …

Climate Change Water National Malaysia Mohamad Faiz Shortage Threatens Kedah

5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Residents to face water supply disruption on July 18 | Details

India TV News

Parts of Delhi will face water supply disruptions for 12 hours on Thursday. Areas to be affected The areas where water supply will be affected include H-1 Archana Apartment, Shubham Enclave, RBI Colony near Double Twin Water Tank, G Block Pushkar Enclave, State Bank Nagar Outer Ring Road, Meera Bagh B Block, GH-4 DDA Flats, Meera Bagh JJC Paschim Vihar, …

Delhi Supply Water Supply Water Supply Disruption Water Shortage

6 months, 1 week ago

Amid shortage, MCG fines 20 families ₹2K each for wasting water

Hindustan Times

Gurugram: After severe water shortage was reported from several residential areas in the city over the last week, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has started imposing fines on individuals misusing drinking water for activities such as washing cars and courtyards, officials said adding that teams were formed on Monday to visit such areas and check the situation on the ground. …

Water Supply Drinking Water Mcg Water Shortage

7 months, 1 week ago

Women protesting water shortage demand Hosur Commissioner’s transfer

The Hindu

High drama prevailed at the Hosur Corporation premises on Thursday as women residents from Anna Nagar descended at the gates of the civic body demanding the transfer of the Corporation Commissioner over the unresolved water crisis. Over 50 protestors arrived with empty water cans and raised slogans against Corporation Commissioner D. Sneha and demanded her immediate transfer over the reportedly …

Hosur Water Shortage Corporation Commissioner

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nagarkurnool Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key Factors at Play

News 18

Nagarkurnool Lok Sabha constituency comprises 7 Legislative Assembly segments: Wanaparthy, Gadwal, Alampur, Nagarkurnool, Achampet, Kalwakurthy and Kollapur. BJP: The party appears to be in poll position to win the Nagarkurnool Lok Sabha constituency, now that it has heavyweight Pothuganti Ramulu and his son, Bharat Prasad in its ranks. The party appears to be in poll position to win the Nagarkurnool …

Hyderabad Water Congress Lok Sabha Lok Sabha Polls Telangana Water Supply

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nilgiris district administration urged to cancel summer festivals due to water shortage

The Hindu

The Coonoor Consumer Protection Association has urged the Nilgiris district administration to cancel the summer tourist festival season due to the impending water crisis that has already begun affecting residents of the district’s major towns. In a letter to the Nilgiris district collector, M. Aruna, S. Manogaran, president of the association, questioned the rationale of hosting summer festivals, including the …

Summer Water Nilgiris Water Shortage Summer Festivals

8 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad’s tall towers battle thirst

The Hindu

Cradling their two-year-old daughter, banker Anjana and techie-husband Ramakrishna savour the breathtaking view of the cityscape from their 14th floor abode in a plush gated community of Hyderabad. There are water tankers everywhere now.” The longstanding rivalry between Hyderabad and Bengaluru spans various aspects, including competition among IT companies, the residential and office market, public transportation, and the cost of …

Social Media Bengaluru Hyderabad Board Urban Development Water Water Tankers

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Atishi writes to Delhi chief secretary, asks for water supply plan

Hindustan Times

Delhi water minister Atishi on Wednesday wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar about complaints of water shortages that she has received from across the Capital, and directed him to prepare a colony-wise update on water availability and compare it with the demand of the peak summer months. Delhi water minister Atishi on Wednesday wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar about …

Summer Delhi Water Supply Minister Chief Secretary Atishi

9 months ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Bengaluru facing shortage of 500 MLD water daily, admits CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that Bengaluru is facing a shortage of 500 million litres per day water every day and the State government has taken various measures to mitigate its impact. What city needs “The city needs 2,600 MLD of water, of which 1,450 MLD is coming from the Cauvery and 650 MLD from the underground water table through …

Bengaluru Water City Crisis Siddaramaiah Shortage Cauvery

9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage

Hindustan Times

Amid the ongoing water crisis in the silicon city of India, Bengaluru, several residents were seen queuing up outside the RO water plant, carrying empty cans, in hopes of securing the essential water supply. Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage The struggle for drinking water continues for the residents of the city. Amid strict measures imposed by …

Bengaluru Karnataka Tamil Nadu City Crisis Bjp Drinking Water

9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru’s water crisis: Anand Mahindra advocates AC water harvesting amid water shortage

Live Mint

Amid Bengaluru's ongoing water crisis, Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, has shared a video on Twitter showcasing an innovative solution for harvesting water from air conditioners. Bengaluru, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India," has been grappling with severe water shortages in recent years. Meanwhile, despite repeated instances of residents facing acute water shortages in various …

India Bengaluru Water Mahindra Water Shortage

9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru water crisis: From using milk tankers, fixing rates, filling lakes to fines; How the city is tackling drought

Live Mint

Bengaluru water crisis: Residents of the city have been dealing with water shortage, which is mainly a result of the failure of both the southwest and the northeast monsoon in Karnataka Bengaluru water crisis: In light of the ongoing water crisis in the city, residents of Silicon Valley are calling for a shift to online work or work-from-home until the …

Karnataka Tamil Nadu Water City Crisis Cost State

9 months, 1 week ago

KCR expresses concern over power cuts, water shortage in TS

Deccan Chronicle

Former chief minister and BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday said the people had begun experiencing the adverse effects of the Congress rule within a short time.Rao expressed concern over power cuts and shortage of water for drinking and irrigation purposes in recent months. “People had never faced such problems during our 10-year rule,” Rao said.Addressing the ‘Karimnagar Kadana …

Congress Telangana Minister Rao Karimnagar Brs Telangana State

9 months, 2 weeks ago

How is the Garden City maintaining its parks and gardens?

The Hindu

At a time when access to water has become Bengaluru’s biggest issue, how are the authorities looking after the parks and gardens of the Garden City, keeping these spaces green. The two green spaces get 15 lakh litres of treated water every day for the maintenance of trees and plants. While parks and gardens have their own borewells, golf courses …

Bengaluru Water Maintenance Parks City Park Garden

11 months, 1 week ago

Developers will not be given permission without water sources: Divisional Commissioner

Hindustan Times

Divisional commissioner Saurabh Rao on Monday said that in the wake of the water crisis in Pune district, no developers/builders would be given permission without identifying the water sources first. Heading the meeting, Rao said that new building permissions should not be given unless developers identify the water sources to avoid the hardships that citizens face later. Only after that …

Water Pune Pmc Rao Meeting Permission Developers

1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Minister Warns Of Severe Water Shortage, Blames Finance Secy For Not Releasing Funds

ABP News

The AAP government has warned of a "severe" water shortage in many areas of Delhi due to the stoppage of funds of the Jal Board since August by finance secretary Ashish Verma. "On the direction of Chief Secretary, Finance Secretary Ashish Verma has stopped all the funds of Jal Board since August. Despite the written order of the Finance Minister, …

Finance Delhi Water Bjp Minister Many Areas Ians

1 year, 2 months ago

Philippines dam aims to solve water shortage exacerbated by climate change

NPR

Philippines dam aims to solve water shortage exacerbated by climate change A dam being built in the Philippines to mitigate an impending water shortage is drawing controversy, and highlighting the disjointed conversation about development in the country. LEILA FADEL, HOST: In the Philippines, an impending water shortage exasperated by climate change threatens the livelihoods of millions of residents in the …

Climate Change Change Climate Water Philippines Dam Manila

1 year, 3 months ago

14 Gurugram sectors face water shortage; GMDA says no lasting solution in sight

Hindustan Times

Residents of several condominiums ranging from Sector 58 to Sector 72 have complained about a severe lack of water supply over the last four to five days, forcing them to rely heavily on private water tanker suppliers. GMDA said it is taking steps to improve supply but admitted that a permanent solution would take at least a year because they …

Supply Water Water Supply Gmda Sector Shortage Water Shortages

1 year, 5 months ago

Can’t find Sriracha? Here’s why the shortage is a sign of our harsh climate reality

LA Times

Last summer, Uyen Le, owner and chef at Be U Vietnamese Street Food in East Hollywood, was scraping out her Sriracha bottles and trying to ration her supply. For nearly 30 years, Huy Fong Foods — which goes through about 50,000 tons of chiles a year to make its Sriracha, chile-garlic sauce and sambal oelek — sourced all its peppers …

Drought Mexico Foods Mexican Nguyen Bottles Sauce

1 year, 11 months ago

ODI visitors rue stinky toilets, water shortage in Uppal stadium

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: While Hyderabad's cricket fans thoroughly enjoyed the recently held ODI between India and New Zealand, the lack of proper amenities in the Uppal stadium have left many with sour and unhappy memories. Soon after the game, cricket fans vented their frustration and indignation on social media about the lack of facilities, including overflowing restrooms, leaking toilets and washrooms with …

Stadium Water Shortage Rue Stinky Game Cricket Rue Stinky Toilets Stinky Toilets

2 years, 5 months ago

Kasaragod needs watershed mapping to counter water shortage

The Hindu

Water shortage is severe in Kasaragod, and it affects hilly regions the most, as 98% of them is constituted of laterite soil, and during rains, water flows into the sea without being stored, said T.S. Speaking at an awareness programme on ‘Watershed mapping and groundwater management’, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti here on Tuesday, she said as a …

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Delhi water shortage to impact THESE areas as DJB to rationalise supply due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna river

Ammonia levels in Yamuna surge, several parts of Delhi face water shortage

Water shortage threatens food security in Malaysia

Water shortage threatens food security in Malaysia

Delhi: Residents to face water supply disruption on July 18 | Details

Amid shortage, MCG fines 20 families ₹2K each for wasting water

Women protesting water shortage demand Hosur Commissioner’s transfer

Nagarkurnool Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key Factors at Play

Nilgiris district administration urged to cancel summer festivals due to water shortage

Hyderabad’s tall towers battle thirst

Atishi writes to Delhi chief secretary, asks for water supply plan

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Bengaluru facing shortage of 500 MLD water daily, admits CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage

Bengaluru’s water crisis: Anand Mahindra advocates AC water harvesting amid water shortage

Bengaluru water crisis: From using milk tankers, fixing rates, filling lakes to fines; How the city is tackling drought

KCR expresses concern over power cuts, water shortage in TS

How is the Garden City maintaining its parks and gardens?

Developers will not be given permission without water sources: Divisional Commissioner

Delhi Minister Warns Of Severe Water Shortage, Blames Finance Secy For Not Releasing Funds

Philippines dam aims to solve water shortage exacerbated by climate change

14 Gurugram sectors face water shortage; GMDA says no lasting solution in sight

Can’t find Sriracha? Here’s why the shortage is a sign of our harsh climate reality

ODI visitors rue stinky toilets, water shortage in Uppal stadium

Kasaragod needs watershed mapping to counter water shortage