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Water scenario not dire, say officials

He said as of now, around 320 tankers have been deployed to supply drinking water to various villages facing water...

12 Oct 2018 2:44 AM IST

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Maha report to be finalised by October 13

The dams in Marathwada have only 27 per cent water stock because of poor rainfall.

8 Oct 2018 1:38 AM IST

More than half of the country faces high water scarcity. Out of the 1.2 billion people living in the country, about 742 million live and farm in agricultural heartlands.

Maharashtra water scarcity report to be finalised by Oct 13, says...

A low ranking in the report will allow the state government to approach the Centre for funds for drought relief...

7 Oct 2018 5:20 PM IST

Ward officers told to visit areas with water scarcity

With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) facing severe flak due to water shortage across the city

4 Nov 2018 1:15 AM IST

Incidentally, the Centre has already dispersed drought relief funds to the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. (Representational image)

Water shortage to hit India soon, new satellite study warns

In March, the Gujarat state government halted irrigation and appealed to farmers not to sow crops.

14 April 2018 12:35 PM IST

According to Delhi Jal Board, high levels of ammonia content was found in the raw water being treated at Chandrawal and Wazirabad water treatment plants. (Representational image)

Delhi groundwater depletion -"serious problem-": SC

'You are doing nothing to reduce water consumption, there is no plan for recharge and preservation of groundwater,' the...

11 July 2018 3:48 PM IST

The Supreme Court had on May 8 expressed grave concern on over-exploitation of groundwater in most parts of Delhi. (Representational Image/PTI)

Delhi groundwater depletion serious issue, take steps to tackle it: SC...

SC perused NITI Aayog's report which said various authorities were passing the buck and shying away from their...

11 July 2018 3:24 PM IST

Tap water in Mumbai is safe to drink, a study by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry has found that the samples collected from the financial capital are compliant with the Indian standards for drinking water, according to a report. (Representational Image)

After facing acute shortage, J&K's Kishtwar to get five lakh gallons...

The scheme is likely to be formally inaugurated on December 19

8 Dec 2019 6:21 PM IST

More than half of the country faces high water scarcity. Out of the 1.2 billion people living in the country, about 742 million live and farm in agricultural heartlands.

Water shortage may set off next bad loan wave

According to the report, a close to 40 per cent of the gross credit exposure of Indian banks is in sectors where water...

24 Jan 2019 1:17 AM IST

Mumbai gets a daily supply of 455 million litres of water from the Vaitarna and Tansa dams and 2,050 million litres from the Bhatsa dam in Shahapur.

Shahapur reels under water scarcity

Mumbai gets daily supply of 455 million litres of water from three of Shahapur's damsmillion litres of water from three...

12 May 2019 5:23 AM IST

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declared that in the past 45 years the monsoon this year is delayed the most.

Reserved water stock in use

1.71 million litres availed for water supply from Bhatsa to last till July end.

28 Jun 2019 2:24 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Maharashtra govt to ask BMC to ensure equitable water supply: Yogesh...

He was responding to a question raised by NCP member Rahul Narvekar through a Calling Attention notice in the state...

20 Jun 2019 1:52 PM IST