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31 May 2022 KARACHI, Pakistan
India-Pakistan Talks Over Water Management On Hold
India is withholding information from Pakistan on the planned hydro project on the Chenab River in violation of the provisions of the Indus River Treaty. Talks have stalled while heatwave is devastating agriculture outputs downstream.
17 May 2022 DELHI
Record Temperatures Hit Delhi
While heatwaves are common in India, especially in May and June, summer began early this year with high temperatures from March, when the first heatwave arrived. Average maximum temperatures for the month were the highest in 122 years.
14 May 2022 DELHI, India
Mapping "Extinct" Water Bodies
The city of Delhi has embarked on a programme to protect wetlands against further encroachments and to restore wetlands where possible.
12 Apr 2022 PUNE
Desalination Market Expected To Double Before 2030
Water desalination market is expected to more than double in size before 2030 to $28 Billion USD due to population growth, water deficit, and technological development.
1 Apr 2022 BENGALURU, India
Glacier Retreat Likely To Cause Water Shortage In The Ganges
Analysis of satellite images and field observations reveals that that the number of glaciers in the Alaknanda river basin has increased from 98 to 116 in the past 30 years. Bigger glaciers have broken into smaller ones. Warmer winters targeted as the culprit.
30 Mar 2022 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
India, Pakistan Exchange Views At Indus Commission Meeting
Infrastructure development, data sharing data and release of (un)treated wastewater among topics discussed between India and Pakistan.
6 Mar 2022 LONDON, United Kingdom
Impact Of Microcredit Examined
Households in India otherwise ineligible for government sanitation subsidies can access it through a "bridge" offered by microfinance. The two forms of investment work together to bring investment funds to otherwise non-creditworthy households.
6 Mar 2022 THE HAGUE, Netherlands
Security In The Bay Of Bengal
The regional coastline along the Bay of Bengal is home to about 25% of the world's population. Climate-related disruption throughout the region is threatening livelihoods and state security,
20 Feb 2022 NEW DELHi
Jal Jeevan Mission Delivers In Record Time
Launched in 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission has provided new tap water connections to nine crore (90 million0 rural homes in the country despite COVID-19 and lockdown.
14 Feb 2022 DELHI
Delhi Airport At Risk
A new research report claims that between 2014 and 2016, the earth was sinking at the rate of 11 cm every year, which has increased by almost 50 per cent in the next two years to 17 cm per year. The situation in the area of Kapashera near the airport is most worrying among the vulnerable areas as the rate of submergence is very high here.
13 Feb 2022 KASAULI
Acute Water Shortage Hits India Tourist Spot
Re-deployment of water services personnel, an increase in population, and a growth in tourism create additional stress on groundwater resources in northern India. Residents complain of water diversions.
10 Feb 2022 NEW DELHI, India
New India-Nepal Partnerships Through Hydropower
A new report from India's Observer Research Foundation explores the mutual benefit derived from sharing water resources and developing hydropower assets.