The flood situation in the Dhemaji district of Assam has become grim as nearly 18,000 people have been affected by the current wave of flood. 48 villages under four revenue circles of the district have been inundated by flood waters and submerged 530.07 hectares of cropland. Read more...
In response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Bishweshwar Tudu, informed that the ministry has prepared a model bill to assist all states and union territories in enacting suitable groundwater laws. Read more...
In collaboration with North East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS) and Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) New Delhi Regional Office, the North East India Water Talks (NEIWT) organized a “Water Talk – Nagaland Chapter” on July 5 at Hotel Millennium, New Minister’s Hills, Kohima. Read more...
When the pipe burst, there was a tremendous water flow that damaged at least 40 homes and swept away several vehicles. The rupture resulted in a huge quantity of water to gush out, that damaged at least 40 homes and washed away several vehicles. According to reports, the incident affected approximately 600 people, and about 30 people were hurt. Read more...
Given their terrain and challenges, the Centre has provided the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, a performance incentive grant of ₹465 crore for 2020-21 under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read More..
Fifty-three percent of the world's largest freshwater lakes are in decline, storing less water than they did three decades ago, according to a new study. The study analyzed satellite observations dating back decades to measure changes in water levels in nearly 2,000 of the world's biggest lakes and reservoirs. It found that climate change, human consumption and sedimentation are responsible. Read more...
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