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How Chennai, Among World's Wettest Cities, Ran Out of Water
Climate change is bringing rising sea levels and increased flooding to some cities around the world and drought and water shortages to others. For the 11 million inhabitants of Chennai, it's both.
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Why It Has Become Difficult For Chennai To Tap Its Rainwater
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.
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Why Water Trains To Chennai May Not Quench Parched City's Thirst
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.
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From Rs 2,000 To Rs 4,500: The Price Chennai Residents Pay For Water
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
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Let It Go: Rajnath Singh To Opposition On Kiran Bedi's Now-Deleted Tweet
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.
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MK Stalin Accuses Kiran Bedi Of Defaming People Of Tamil Nadu
DMK president MK Stalin on Monday accused Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of defaming the people of Tamil Nadu.
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Royal Enfield Adopts Dry Washing Technique In Chennai Amidst Ongoing Water Crisis
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.
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Soundarya Rajinikanth Deletes Pool Pic With Son After Internet Reminds Her Of Chennai's Water Crisis
Over the weekend, Soundarya tweeted a photo, featuring herself and her son Ved from a swimming session in a pool.
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Rain Water Harvesting To Be Done On War Footing Mode: Rajinikanth
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.
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As Chennai Runs Out Of Water, 9 Million Pray For Rain: Foreign Media
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.
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4 Water Taps Mostly Cater To 50,000 People At Anakaputhur Outside Chennai
Anakaputhur, a suburb right outside Chennai with a population of 52,000 people, is struggling for water just like the parched Tamil Nadu capital.
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After Rs 28 Crore-Project, Chennai Lake Offers Parched City Hope
The Paruthapattu Lake in northern Chennai, which was severely encroached on and polluted has been cleaned and converted into an 85-acre reservoir in an extensive Rs 28 crore project that involved the relocation of 500 people
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Gold Cheaper Than Water In Chennai: Rajya Sabha Member On Water Crisis
As Tamil Nadu reels from severe water shortage, a Rajya Sabha member on Wednesday highlighted the plight of the people saying "gold is cheaper than water" in state capital Chennai.
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Leonardo Dicaprio Draws Attention To Chennai Water Crisis In His Insta Post
"The southern Indian city of Chennai is in crisis, after the four main water reservoirs ran dry," wrote Leonardo Dicaprio
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Dramatic Time-Lapse Video Shows Chennai Lake Drying Up In Months
A report by WWF Water says Chennai and Kolkata are at the top of a list of global megacities at risk of extreme drought and scarcity
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How Chennai, Among World's Wettest Cities, Ran Out of Water
Climate change is bringing rising sea levels and increased flooding to some cities around the world and drought and water shortages to others. For the 11 million inhabitants of Chennai, it's both.
-
Why It Has Become Difficult For Chennai To Tap Its Rainwater
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
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.
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From Rs 2,000 To Rs 4,500: The Price Chennai Residents Pay For Water
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
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Let It Go: Rajnath Singh To Opposition On Kiran Bedi's Now-Deleted Tweet
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.
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MK Stalin Accuses Kiran Bedi Of Defaming People Of Tamil Nadu
DMK president MK Stalin on Monday accused Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of defaming the people of Tamil Nadu.
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Royal Enfield Adopts Dry Washing Technique In Chennai Amidst Ongoing Water Crisis
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
Over the weekend, Soundarya tweeted a photo, featuring herself and her son Ved from a swimming session in a pool.
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Rain Water Harvesting To Be Done On War Footing Mode: Rajinikanth
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.
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As Chennai Runs Out Of Water, 9 Million Pray For Rain: Foreign Media
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.
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4 Water Taps Mostly Cater To 50,000 People At Anakaputhur Outside Chennai
Anakaputhur, a suburb right outside Chennai with a population of 52,000 people, is struggling for water just like the parched Tamil Nadu capital.
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After Rs 28 Crore-Project, Chennai Lake Offers Parched City Hope
The Paruthapattu Lake in northern Chennai, which was severely encroached on and polluted has been cleaned and converted into an 85-acre reservoir in an extensive Rs 28 crore project that involved the relocation of 500 people
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Gold Cheaper Than Water In Chennai: Rajya Sabha Member On Water Crisis
As Tamil Nadu reels from severe water shortage, a Rajya Sabha member on Wednesday highlighted the plight of the people saying "gold is cheaper than water" in state capital Chennai.
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Leonardo Dicaprio Draws Attention To Chennai Water Crisis In His Insta Post
"The southern Indian city of Chennai is in crisis, after the four main water reservoirs ran dry," wrote Leonardo Dicaprio
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Dramatic Time-Lapse Video Shows Chennai Lake Drying Up In Months
A report by WWF Water says Chennai and Kolkata are at the top of a list of global megacities at risk of extreme drought and scarcity
