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Working on 50-year plan to resolve water woes in Delhi, says minister Verma

Verma said the storage capacity of the barrage will be doubled over the next month and a half to ensure a smooth water supply in summer

Parvesh Verma at the Wazirabad water treatment plant. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:30 AM IST

‘Rising temp threat to agriculture, ecosystems’

Workshop presented findings from evidence-based study examining the impact of rising land surface temperatures across Maharashtra and Telangana

Workshop presented findings from evidence-based study examining the impact of rising land surface temperatures across Maharashtra and Telangana. (AFP FILE (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:28 AM IST

Preparing for the summer heat

With heatwave conditions arriving early, governments should ready action plans to manage power and water needs

Given that several heat-related illnesses are linked to dehydration, adequate water supply should be ensured in summer (AFP)
Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:05 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

Govt to connect 20 rivers to address future water shortage: CR Patil

Patil informed that the central government is working on the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme to ensure water reaches every household

Several water conservation schemes are being accelerated, with rainwater harvesting being prioritised. India has 18% of the world’s population but only 4% of its water is clean and potable. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 06:54 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Study flags record low snow over Hindu Kush, risk to over 600 mn in Ganga basin

Unusually low snowfall in Hindu Kush Himalayas this year could impact water supply for over 600 million people in the Gangetic river basin, warns new research.

The Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau region (Wikimedia Commons)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 04:57 AM IST
ByJayashree Nandi
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