El Nino drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: A disaster for people & wildlife

Over the long term, droughts could become more severe and the Kariba Dam could stop producing as much power

Deficient rainfall leads to low storage in water reservoirs of north, central India

The total volume in 130 reservoirs monitored is 61 per cent of their overall capacity

A month into monsoon, India’s reservoirs are only at a third of their capacity

The current overall storage was less than that during the corresponding period last year. 

Reservoir levels remain below normal in 5 states

Water in reservoirs in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Nagaland and Madhya Pradesh was less than normal

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 19, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

India’s old dams: Gandhi Sagar in MP needs immediate repair, says CAG report

A breach in the dam could affect millions of lives and damage property

Groundwater management: The visible crisis of an invisible resource

Water table declined in pockets of 6 major cities by more than 4 metres over the years

Live water storage in reservoirs at the end of monsoon less than 2020

Punjab recorded the highest deficit of 40%

Turn around India’s water story

Give local communities greater control over water structures for a secure future