What is killing Uttarakhand’s small wetlands? Degraded Niranjanpur pond carves a live example
These waterbodies are neglected for their size and disappear even before they are documented
Healthy rivers: How DNA tool can help keep tabs on freshwater quality
DNA technologies have revolutionised the amount of data generated from a single river sample
COVID-19: ‘Miniscule traces’ of novel coronavirus found in Paris’ non-potable water
It is essential that wastewater and sewage workers should use standard practices, practice basic hygiene precautions, and wear personal …
Groundwater levels increase 12 feet in Bihar
Drought-prone Gaya district, which faced the worst water crisis in 2019, recorded the highest spike
Temperatures rise, live storage in 123 reservoirs declines
The levels plummetted to 47% from 57% of the total capacity in last one month, according to Central Water Commission data
Water-stressed in India: Kadapa officials urge bottoms-up approach
The Andhra Pradesh district, that was ranked first, could do even better if local officials are given freedom to choose, they say
Restore flow, rivers are self-purifying
We need to go back to the drawing board of Jackie King, the South African who won the World Water Prize 2019
Monsoon is on, but reservoir levels stay down
Rainfall deficit dropped to 21 per cent till July 7, 2019; 91 reservoirs witness 17 per cent deficit
Cauvery: The river that the Tamils thought would never fail
The ‘Ganga of South India’ may be dying now, but was once a cherished waterbody in the lore of Tamil country
Water storage in reservoirs across South, West worrisome
While precipitation has declined in these regions, usage levels remain the same, disturbing storage capacity
Reviving Delhi lake using constructed wetlands
Neela Hauz lake that’s spread over 10 acres used to serve as the biggest water body in south Delhi but rapid urbanisation turned it into a dump
Despite intense rainfall, world’s water supply is decreasing
Study finds that drying of soil due to rise in temperatures is not letting much water reach rivers and reservoirs
Ocean acidification ‘changing’ marine biodiversity
Study sheds light on how excess carbon dioxide in oceans is affecting marine species and in turn the global food chain
80% groundwater in Punjab's Malwa unfit for drinking
Much of the groundwater in Malwa, Punjab has chemicals exceeding permissible limits, putting children at risk of a blood disorder
This UP lake continues to stink despite over Rs 300 cr spent on cleaning it
Lack of funds to operate sewage treatment plants around the lake, locals say only boating area cleaned regularly
Water’s value cannot be pegged to its price alone: UN report
The tremendous value of water cannot be confused with the concepts of ‘price’ and ‘cost’, the report said
THROWBACK: How China’s ‘sponge cities’ aim to re-use 70% of rainwater
Even as Indian cities become increasingly water-scarce, they get flooded — as Mumbai is getting now — by a few days' intense rainfall.…
No basic facilities, no vote, say residents of 160 villages
Lack of facilities like electricity, water and roads makes villagers in 14 states boycott the Lok Sabha elections
Aquifer mapping programme critical to raise groundwater levels
The National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme aims to cover more than 25 million square kilometres that have been delineated “…
Irrigation projects continue to suffer in Maharashtra: CAG
Land acquisition conflicts, shortage of funds, rehabilitation woes and cost escalations are some of the problems identified by the auditor
Catch where it falls: Tradition for water revolution
We have not understood the science and art of harvesting rain on land. It's time we learn from the wisdom that we have ignored and allowed to die
Public sector urea plants most inefficient consumers of water: Study
The study conducted by Centre for Science and Environment highlights the need to address water demand in the urea industry as it puts pressure on …
Only a quarter of our longest rivers flow freely to oceans: Study
Most of the remaining long free-flowing rivers now remain restricted to remote regions of Arctic and of the Amazon and Congo basins
These 5 states suffer from groundwater exploitation but packaged drinking water plants don't feel a pinch
7,426 licenses have been given to packaged drinking water plants in AP, Gujarat, Karnataka, TN & UP, even though they are reeling from …
Cauvery turmoil: Bengaluru city, Old Mysuru region hold total bandh; little or no effect elsewhere in Karnataka
Ten thousand people will go to Delhi on October 5 to drive home a point with the President of India on Karnataka’s claim over Cauvery water