Water Crisis

Several Steps Taken To Ensure No Water Crisis In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2019

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said his government has taken a number of steps to ensure that the water situation in the national capital does not reach an alarming level.

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.

Jaipur Risks Running Out Of Water In A Month If It Doesn't Rain

Jaipur News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday July 26, 2019

Jaipur is staring at a serious risk of running out of water in a month if there is no rain, according to the Rajasthan Public Health Engineering Department.

Amid Water Crisis, India Struggles With Monsoon Below "Normal" Baseline

India News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019

The weather department said today that it was set to cut estimates for average monsoon rainfall after decades of below-normal downpours, with climate change causing greater variations

India Is The Top Exporter Of Virtual Water As Cities Stare At Scarcity

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Stela Dey | Thursday July 18, 2019

After Chennai's water shortage, people are rushing to fix leaky taps and toilets in their homes. Good move, say water experts, but time to stop sweating the small sweat and tackle India's biggest water consumer. No, not factories, not power plants, not homes but farms.

Andhra Woman Dies In Fight Over Filling Water At Public Tap

Andhra Pradesh News | ANI | Tuesday July 16, 2019

A woman died in a clash over filling up water from a public tap in Sompeta town of Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh.

Rising Intolerance, Hate Crimes Can "Seriously Damage" Growth: Adi Godrej

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 14, 2019

Noted industrialist Adi Godrej Saturday warned that the rising intolerance, hate crimes and moral policing can "seriously damage" economic growth of the nation.

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.

Aamir Khan To NDTV On How India Can Tackle Its Water Crisis: Highlights

India News | Wednesday July 3, 2019

As parts of the country grapple with acute water scarcity, actor Aamir Khan, the ambassador of the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan' is echoing the need for water conservation to contribute to a better future. Switching with unprecedented ease between his work as a Bollywood actor and activist, Aamir Khan refuses to be hemmed in by definitions of what a star ca...