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Bengaluru Water Crisis Just The Beginning? | Indian Cities That May Face Water Scarcity This Summer

The water crisis in Bengaluru signals an alarming situation, especially considering summer months are just about starting. But the situation in India's silicon valley seems to be just the beginning -- there is a nationwide crisis looming over India's urban landscape. UP's Ghaziabad has already been declared a 'red zone' after the groundwater level reached concerning levels. Here are other top Indian cities which may face a water scarcity this summer.

26 Mar 2024
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Flood alert for Delhi as Yamuna nears warning level

Yamuna was flowing at 203.37 metres on Sunday evening and its water level is expected to rise further on MondayDelhi govt said preparations are being made to erect tents in nearby areas to accommodate the people living in the low-lying areas

1 min read18 Aug 2019
Industry

Crop planting slows in India on weak monsoon rains

Latest reservoir levels are lower than the last 10 years’ average of 19%Other crop plantings such as pulses, sugar cane and oilseeds like soybean were also down versus last year

1 min read28 Jun 2019
News

Water-level in reservoirs dips to 18%, as monsoon rainfall deficit widens

With the cyclone drifting away from the Gujarat coast, the slow pace of monsoon has raised concernsThe situation is grim especially in the western regions covering Gujarat and Maharashtra

2 min read16 Jun 2019
Industry

Yamuna water level crosses danger mark due to heavy rains

The water level of the Yamuna river at the Delhi Railway Bridge is expected to rise further to 205.40 m from 9:00pm to 11:00pm today, according to a statement issued by the East Delhi authorities

1 min read28 Jul 2018
Industry

Rains bring hope and despair to Karnataka

Out of the 30 districts in Karnataka, 13 reported above-normal rains and 14 recorded normal showers, while only three districts reported deficient rainfall

2 min read29 Jun 2018
Politics

Delhi’s summer of discontent: Anger, killings over water

Fights frequently break out in some Delhi neighbourhoods when government-run water tankers arrive and people, mostly women and children, converge with their cans and buckets

4 min read28 Jun 2018
Politics

India stares at water crisis, urgent steps needed: experts

India faces an acute shortage of safe water, specifically groundwater, a crisis that will exacerbate with factors like indiscriminate use and climate change, warn experts

3 min read19 Apr 2018
Industry

Water level rises to 70% in major reservoirs across India

The water level in 91 major reservoirs across the country has risen to 70% of their total storage capacity from 68% last week, says government

1 min read20 Oct 2017
Politics

Rise in water level in reservoirs across country

The latest water levels in the reservoirs are 89% of the storage reported during the corresponding period last year, the Union Water Resources Ministry said in a statement

1 min read29 Sep 2017
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