Chennai Water Crisis

Why It Has Become Difficult For Chennai To Tap Its Rainwater

Chennai News | Written By J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Sunday July 28, 2019

One of the reasons for the unprecedented water scarcity in Chennai, experts say, is the collapse of the rainwater harvest system, which was quiet efficient till about 15 years ago.

Why Water Trains To Chennai May Not Quench Parched City's Thirst

Chennai News | Written By J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Saturday July 13, 2019

The first 50-wagon train carrying 2.5 million litres of water to Chennai arrived in the city on Friday but transporting water by the special trains may not be enough toquench the parched city's thirst - it needs at least 525 million litres of water everyday.

First 50-Wagon Train Carrying Water For Chennai Arrives In Parched City

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday July 12, 2019

The first 50-wagon train carrying water to Chennai arrived at the parched city this afternoon from Jolarpet railway station carrying 2.5 million litres of water. A second train will also carry more water to the city. The Chennai Metro Water has set a target of ferrying 10 million litres a day.

First Train Carrying Water For Parched Chennai Will Leave Today

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday July 12, 2019

The first train carrying water to parched Chennai is likely to leave from Jolarpet railway station around noon today if everything goes well. "The wagons are being filled. Around noon the first rake with water is likely to leave," a senior railways officer told NDTV. Another official, however, said a decision on whether to send the train today woul...

From Rs 2,000 To Rs 4,500: The Price Chennai Residents Pay For Water

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday July 11, 2019

As Chennai continues to battle a water shortage, the price of water supplied by private tankers in the city has doubled since April. The crisis has affected first-time buyers far more than those who already rely on such tankers for their water supply, such as those living in high-rise apartments

Chennai Engineers Develop Nozzles That Save Water By 95 Per Cent

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday July 9, 2019

A group of engineers have developed nozzles that help cut down consumption of water by ninety five per cent in water starved Chennai.

Working Towards Water For Every Rural Home By 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman In Budget

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday July 5, 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today outlined in her Budget speech plans to provide power and drinking water for every citizen, highlighting the government's challenge of tackling a massive water crisis.

Let It Go: Rajnath Singh To Opposition On Kiran Bedi's Now-Deleted Tweet

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday appealed to the opposition, particularly the DMK, to put to rest the controversy over a tweet by Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi, saying she has deleted it and expressed deep regret.

MK Stalin Accuses Kiran Bedi Of Defaming People Of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | ANI | Tuesday July 2, 2019

DMK president MK Stalin on Monday accused Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of defaming the people of Tamil Nadu.

Amid Crisis, Centre Launches Water Conservation Campaign Jal Shakti Abhiyan

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 2, 2019

With parts of India reporting water shortage, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday launched a conservation campaign focussing on 1,592 stressed blocks in 256 districts.

Royal Enfield Adopts Dry Washing Technique In Chennai Amidst Ongoing Water Crisis

CarAndBike Team | Monday July 1, 2019

The city of Chennai is reeling through a severe water crisis. Royal Enfield is doing its bit to save water by using dry washing techniques at its 20 service centres in Chennai.

Soundarya Rajinikanth Deletes Pool Pic With Son After Internet Reminds Her Of Chennai's Water Crisis

Entertainment | Monday July 1, 2019

Over the weekend, Soundarya tweeted a photo, featuring herself and her son Ved from a swimming session in a pool.

Rain Water Harvesting To Be Done On War Footing Mode: Rajinikanth

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2019

Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday said Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) should be taken up on a war-footing to address the acute water crisis in the state.

Amid Chennai Water Crisis, Work Begins On Desalination Plant 6 Years Late

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday June 28, 2019

After a delay of six years, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami led the ground-breaking ceremony for an additional desalination plant at Nemmeli, in the outskirts of Chennai, on Thursday. This comes at the height of the worst drought Chennai has seen in decades.

As Chennai Runs Out Of Water, 9 Million Pray For Rain: Foreign Media

India News | Niha Masih, Joanna Slater | Friday June 28, 2019

The wait for water begins in the dark at 4 a.m. By the time A. Vani reaches the public pump, a dozen women are already in line.