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Water crisis
Global water cycle out of balance for first time in human history: Report
Labelling this crisis as "first time in the human history", the highly populated nations will have to face the consequences of water shortage.
18 October 2024, 11:12 IST
Global water cycle out of balance for first time in human history: Report
18 October 2024, 11:12 IST
Water crises threaten the world's ability to eat: Studies
All three studies recommend urgent course corrections. Those include plugging leaks, reducing food waste, restoring wetlands and setting corporate targets on sustainable water use.
17 October 2024, 03:54 IST
Water crises threaten the world's ability to eat: Studies
17 October 2024, 03:54 IST
Water crisis may cost 14% of India's GDP: Global Commission on Economics of Water
'Current levels of irrigation as well as further irrigation expansion could cause large water storage losses in isolated regions, particularly northern India and eastern China, both of which are key to food security today,' the study stated.
16 October 2024, 16:34 IST
Water crisis may cost 14% of India's GDP: Global Commission on Economics of Water
16 October 2024, 16:34 IST
Bengaluru heading towards zero water days, warn experts
'We had around 400 lakes dating back 200 to 300 years ago. Due to unchecked growth, most of these have disappeared, and our dependence on external water sources has skyrocketed,' said Prafulla Saligram, secretary of the Society for Community Health Awareness Research and Action.
07 October 2024, 02:22 IST
Bengaluru heading towards zero water days, warn experts
07 October 2024, 02:22 IST
Bengaluru's Whitefield continues to face water woes
A large number of tankers source their water from Hoskote. According to reports, villagers in the area took issue with it, fearing the unchecked pumping of water would deplete the groundwater in the taluk.
02 October 2024, 02:50 IST
Bengaluru's Whitefield continues to face water woes
02 October 2024, 02:50 IST
Lord's abode Tirumala stares at 'unusual' water crisis, pilgrims advised against wastage
An assessment by TTD officials concluded that the water currently available will suffice for the requirements for the next 120–130 days due to the meager rainfall received so far.
21 August 2024, 16:56 IST
Lord's abode Tirumala stares at 'unusual' water crisis, pilgrims advised against wastage
21 August 2024, 16:56 IST
BWSSB to charge for aerators used to reduce water consumption
In March, due to the water crisis, BWSSB mandated the use of aerators on taps at apartment complexes, restaurants, government offices, and other commercial establishments.
11 August 2024, 02:13 IST
BWSSB to charge for aerators used to reduce water consumption
11 August 2024, 02:13 IST
We need a strategy to manage our water
As the world’s largest groundwater user, India faces a crisis: 63% of its districts are water-stressed, threatening 25% of agriculture
22 July 2024, 22:10 IST
We need a strategy to manage our water
22 July 2024, 22:10 IST
Need for new tech to tackle water crisis
Atmospheric Water Generators hold promise
21 July 2024, 21:57 IST
Need for new tech to tackle water crisis
21 July 2024, 21:57 IST
Karnataka to release 8,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
The meeting was jointly convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
14 July 2024, 15:06 IST
Karnataka to release 8,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
14 July 2024, 15:06 IST
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