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Industry

Rain deficit at 7%, but water level in reservoirs higher than last year, shows data

Of 91 reservoirs, as many as 50most of them in south and central Indiahave higher storage available than last year

2 min read9 Sep 2018
Politics

Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, faces man-made water crisis

Bengaluru 's biggest lake Bellandur has become so toxic it spontaneously catches fire, and emits clouds of white froth so large authorities have had to build barriers to keep it from spilling onto the road

3 min read17 Mar 2018
Politics

Water level drops to 69% in major reservoirs across India

As of 26 October, the water storage in reservoirs across India was 109.878bcm but it has now decreased to 108.373bcm

1 min read4 Nov 2017
Politics

Water level in 91 major reservoirs rises to 67%

Union water resources ministry says water storage in 91 major reservoirs has jumped to 105.851bcm, at 67% of their total storage capacity

1 min read6 Oct 2017
Industry

India’s winter crops at risk as muted monsoon hits water storage

The area under winter-sown crops, including wheat, pulses and mustard, is likely to be lower than last year as water level is lower by 13% in India’s 91 main reservoirs

2 min read4 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
Politics

Is drought reason for Chennai’s drinking water crisis?

As the reservoirs that supply water to Chennai have gone dry, things don't look promising for this rain shadow region which largely depends on the northeast monsoon

3 min read29 Jun 2017
Politics

Urbanisation, pollution affecting freshwater bodies, say experts

Zoological Survey of India director Kailash Chandra said the pollution and rapid urbanisation are adversely affecting the freshwater bodies and their fauna in the country

1 min read28 May 2017
Politics

Indian Railways plan to revive 1,500 water bodies gets a boost

Indian Railways' effort has got a boost as four restored wells in Hyderabad have started yielding 4.70 lakh litres per day, promising to save over Rs22 lakh per month

1 min read3 Apr 2017
Politics

Water levels at 91 Indian reservoirs at 41% of storage capacity: Govt

The data assumes significance at a time when India is expected to experience a hotter-than-normal summer this year, according to the India Meteorological Department

2 min read8 Mar 2017
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