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Environmental implications of Pancheshwar dam
A study assesses risks associated with Pancheshwar dam in the light of environmental impact observed for the Tehri project.
S P Sati
Shubhra Sharma
Naresh Rana
Harsh Dobhal
Navin Juyal
Posted on 26 May, 2019 11:47 AM

Mahakali, also known as Sharda in India, gushes through the hilly tracts of Nepal and Uttarakhand, collecting its water from the numerous streams it receives on the way.
The proposed Pancheshwar dam raises concern about safety due to seismicity, slope instability and large sediment mobilization. (Image: Vimal Bhai)
Borewells: Boon or bane for women?
A study shows that although borewells have improved women’s access to water in the short term, they have increased water insecurity and the suffering of women in the long term.
Divya Susan Solomon
Nitya Rao
Posted on 23 May, 2019 08:29 PM

Tamil Nadu is one of the most water-vulnerable states in India that depends heavily on groundwater for irrigation. As high as 56 percent of land in the state is currently irrigated by groundwater and the remaining by tanks and canals.
Collecting water, a daily backbreaking task of women. (Image Source: India Water Portal)
Reservoir storage in western India below normal: CWC
CWC's latest data raises concern over water availability and the country's preparedness to deal with shortages in western India and parts of southern India.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 23 May, 2019 04:49 PM

The recent data from the Central Water Commission (CWC), released on May 9, 2019 reveals a reassuring situation of water storage in the river basins of India. The overall water storage in the 91 reservoirs monitored is slightly more (105 percent) when compared to the average water storage over the last 10 years, the data shows.
Mulshi dam reservoir in Maharashtra (Image: Rohit Gowaikar, Wikimedia Commons)
Drought advisory issued to western and southern states
Policy matter this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 22 May, 2019 11:30 AM

Centre issues drought advisory to six states
Centre issues drought advisory to six states (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Pre-monsoon rainfall deficient: IMD
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 22 May, 2019 11:14 AM

India witnesses 22 percent deficient pre-monsoon rainfall this year: IMD
Pre-monsoon rainfall deficient this year. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Climate change affects glacier health
A study suggests chances of half of the glaciers in Satluj basin disappearing by 2050.
Dinesh C. Sharma
Posted on 21 May, 2019 02:47 PM

Changing climatic patterns are affecting the health of glaciers in the Himalayan region. A new study has warned that as many as 55 percent of glaciers in the Satluj basin may disappear by 2050 and 97 percent by 2090 under extreme climate change scenario.
A glimpse of The Himalayas. Photo: Pixabay
Call for Nominations: 7th Edition of FICCI Water Awards
The award ceremony will take place during 5th Edition of India Industry Water Conclave on November 21-22, 2019 at FICCI, New Delhi.
Posted on 20 May, 2019 04:18 PM

FICCI is organising 7th Edition of FICCI Water Awards under the aegis of FICCI Water Mission. The Mission instituted the Awards on annual basis to recognize excellence in water conservation and sustainable water management practices.
Splash is looking for a WASH Infrastructure Specialist in Kolkata
Posted on 18 May, 2019 08:02 AM

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